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How much more does a standing offer cost than a market offer on the Ergon Energy network?

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On the Ergon Energy network (Queensland), the cheapest standing offer costs $1,639 a year for a household using 4,000 kWh (Energy Locals Urban's Standing Offer) against $1,456 for the cheapest market offer (Origin Energy's Origin Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing - One Big Switch), a gap of $183 a year. Read from the regulator's published rates on 8 November 2026.

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Cheapest standing offerEnergy Locals Urban Standing Offer: $1,639 a year
Cheapest market offerOrigin Energy Origin Affinity Variable ePlus Ongoing - One Big Switch: $1,456 a year
Gap$183 a year

Source: Energy Made Easy plan data (Australian Energy Regulator). Estimates from published rates at the stated usage; not retailer quotes.

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