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Cheapest electricity in Brisbane, QLD
Who is the cheapest electricity supplier in Brisbane, QLD?
Currently, the cheapest electricity provider in Brisbane on our database is GloBird Energy.
What is the cheapest electricity plan in Brisbane, QLD?
GloBird Energy's GloSave is currently the cheapest electricity plan in Brisbane on our database.
For other cheap Brisbane electricity plans, please click on the ‘more’ button on the table below.
Below are the current cheapest single-rate electricity plans in our database on the Energex network in Brisbane, QLD.
Provider | Plan name | Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts) | Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts) | Reference price comparison (Basic Plan Information) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GloBird Energy | GloSave | $1,692 | $1,745 | 19% less |
Who is the cheapest electricity provider with the highest rating in Brisbane, QLD?
Red Energy is the 2026 winner of our Most Satisfied Customers award for QLD electricity providers and one of the cheapest providers on our database in Brisbane.
Cheapest gas in Brisbane, QLD
Who is the cheapest gas supplier in Brisbane, QLD?
Currently, the cheapest gas provider in Brisbane on our database is GloBird Energy.
What is the cheapest gas plan in Brisbane, QLD?
GloBird Energy's BOOST is currently the cheapest gas plan in Brisbane on our database.
For more cheap Brisbane gas plans, please click on the ‘more’ button on the table below.
Below are the current gas plans in our database on the Australian Gas Network in Brisbane, QLD.
Provider | Plan name | Est. annual cost (inc. all discounts) | Est. annual cost (ex. conditional discounts) | Basic Plan Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GloBird Energy | BOOST Residential(AGN-Brisbane)-AGN QLD | $612 | $612 |
Who is the cheapest gas provider with the highest rating in Brisbane, QLD?
Origin Energy took home first place in our 2026 Most Satisfied Customers award for QLD gas providers and is one of the cheapest brands on our database in Brisbane.
How do we calculate the cheapest electricity and gas plans in Brisbane, QLD
Canstar’s journey calculates the annual estimated cost of each Brisbane electricity and gas plan in real-time. The final figure is derived from the following:
- Usage rates: The rate (in c) paid for every kWh of electricity or megajoule (MJ) of gas consumed.
- Supply rates: Fixed costs paid daily (in c) to stay connected to the power grid for electricity and the gas mains for gas.
- Estimated annual usage: The estimated annual energy usage of a residential customer living in the Energex network (for electricity) and the Australian Gas network (for gas). This figure currently sits at 4,600kWh for electricity customers on a single rate tariff and 7,800 MJ for gas customers.
- Discounts: Guaranteed discounts are included in the final sum, accounting for any benefit periods, which is the period during which the discount applies.
For electricity, each plan’s annual estimated cost is compared against the reference price — this is typically expressed as a percentage difference in our journey’s results.
The QLD reference price for electricity, also known as the default market offer (DMO), is a price ceiling set by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) every July 1st, shielding customers from being overcharged for their energy use. Currently, QLD’s reference price sits at $2,143/year.
Every plan is then ordered from cheapest to most expensive. Do note that our journey’s results are limited to three tariffs, which basically define how Aussies are priced for their energy use:
- Single-rate tariffs for electricity plans, where usage rates remain constant throughout the day.
- Flat-rate tariffs (which are identical to a single-rate tariff) and block rate tariffs (where gas is measured in ‘blocks’ of usage and each is priced differently) for gas plans.
Other tariffs in Brisbane include:
- Time of use tariff (electricity only): Different rates are charged during defined peak and off-peak periods. Peak periods are typically more expensive than off-peak periods. To be eligible, you will need a smart meter installed.
- Demand tariff (electricity only): An additional ‘demand’ charge on top of your supply and usage charges. To be eligible, you will also need a smart meter installed.
- Controlled load tariff (electricity only): Energy-intensive appliances are metered separately and charged at a cheaper rate. This is typically featured as an add-on to single-rate plans. To access this tariff, you must also have a smart meter installed.
If you’d like to explore other tariffs and their rates (if applicable) for each plan, you can select ‘view rates’.
Alternatively, you can compare the cheapest energy plans on our database based on your plan’s existing tariff. However, you’ll need to have your recent gas or electricity bill on hand:
- On our journey’s results page, click on the ‘billing information’ button.
- Select the tariff type that matches your existing plan.
- Pre-fill your bill information in each field.
- Compare energy plans in QLD based on your existing tariff.
If you’d like to dive deeper into the QLD energy market, you can also visit our hub page dedicated to comparing QLD energy plans.
What to consider with the cheapest electricity and gas plans in Brisbane, QLD
Bundled electricity and gas discounts
Providers offering electricity and gas plans may offer a bundled discount. However, there is no guarantee that this is cheaper than signing up for electricity and gas plans from two different providers. We recommend verifying which option saves you more money.
Your electricity and gas use
When you use the most electricity
- If you use more electricity during off-peak times, a time-of-use tariff or demand tariff will save you more.
- If you use more electricity during peak periods, a single rate tariff is cheaper in the long run.
- If you’re running an energy-intensive appliance (e.g. a pool pump), a controlled load tariff meters that appliance independently at a cheaper rate, but you’ll have to restrict its hours of use.
How much electricity or gas you use
- If you don’t use much electricity (e.g. small household), lower supply rates will save you more over time.
- If you don’t use much gas, a flat rate tariff will be cheaper than a block rate tariff, where low volume use attracts lower rates.
If you’d like to calculate your potential bill savings from switching to the cheapest electricity plan on our database, you can visit our electricity bill calculator page.
Contract length and expiries
There are two contract types — ongoing and contracts with a fixed contract length:
Ongoing plans permit Aussies to switch to other providers or plans freely with no set expiry.
A plan with a fixed contract length has a set expiry date. Exiting it early attracts penalty fees.
Once that date passes, your provider will move you onto their standing offer (for electricity) or standing contract (for gas).
Standing offers and contracts in QLD follow the state’s reference price, which is typically the highest price providers charge with no added frills (e.g. no discounts). That means you could be left with hundreds of extra dollars out-of-pocket.
It’s important to verify a plan’s contract length in the ‘contract details’ section on its BPID, which is available under the ‘basic plan information’ prompt on our journey’s results page or under the ‘plan details’ prompt below each plan.
If the plan you’re interested in has a fixed contract length, schedule a calendar reminder to switch energy plans right before its set expiry date.
Variable vs fixed rates
Most energy plans have variable rates, meaning they can change at any time, regardless of whether your plan is ongoing or has a fixed contract length. However, you must be notified in writing at least five working days before any changes.
If the cheapest electricity or gas plans in Brisbane are variable rate plans, their annual estimated costs may change frequently. It’s crucial to pay attention to all written communications (e.g. emails) from your provider.
Some retailers also offer fixed-rate plans, whereby you can lock in rates for a fixed contract length (e.g. 12 months). However, fixed-rate contracts are uncommon.
You can verify an energy plan’s rate structure under the ‘Billing and price details’ section in its BPID.
Hidden fees
Ready to make the switch? Make sure you study your current plan’s BPID carefully — it may be hiding pesky fees such as disconnection/connection and exit fees.
