Gas Comparison Victoria
Gas comparison Victoria starts with your postcode, gas distributor, MJ usage and winter heating pattern. Compare gas plans Victoria-wide by checking daily supply charges, usage blocks, concessions, LPG options and retailer terms before cold-weather usage lifts the bill.
Gas comparison Victoria: how the market works
Energy Retail Code of Practice
Victorian gas retailers must follow the Essential Services Commission's Energy Retail Code of Practice, including best-offer and billing obligations.
Official comparison channel
Victorian Energy Compare is the state government comparison site for electricity, gas and solar offers. Use it alongside your bill to check postcode-specific rates.
Victorian gas distribution networks
Your distributor owns the gas pipes and meter connection, while your retailer sends the bill. Network zone affects tariffs, usage blocks and supply charges.
Australian Gas Networks Victoria
Northern, western and regional Victorian gas distribution areas including Mildura and parts of Melbourne
AGN is one of Victoria's three main regulated gas distributors, with AER-approved network access arrangements and annual tariff variations.
AusNet Gas Services
Central and western Victoria, including regional towns and parts of Melbourne's outer growth corridors
AusNet operates a large Victorian gas distribution network and publishes annual regulated gas distribution charges.
Multinet Gas Networks
Eastern and south-eastern Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland/Bairnsdale areas
Multinet is a regulated Victorian gas distributor. It submitted 2026-27 network prices to the AER for approval.
LPG suppliers and embedded gas networks
Regional homes, apartments, parks and properties without mains gas
LPG bottles or embedded gas networks may be relevant where natural gas mains are unavailable or the building has a private on-supply arrangement.
Current Victorian gas reference prices and regulated rates
Victoria does not set a default retail gas price like the electricity Victorian Default Offer. Use market offers, ESC code protections and network tariff updates as the practical comparison framework.
| Benchmark | Current value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Retail gas reference price | No Victorian gas default offer | Victoria's Victorian Default Offer is for electricity, not gas. Gas retailers set market and standing offers under Victoria's Energy Retail Code of Practice. |
| Reasonable price benchmark from 1 July 2026 | Median market offer prices considered under ESC rules | From 1 July 2026, Victorian retailers should consider median market offer prices when assessing reasonable prices for older gas contracts under clause 120B(4). |
| Winter Gas Concession | 17.5% off eligible mains gas usage and service costs | Applies from 1 May to 31 October for eligible concession households. Bills above $2,598.58 in the 2026 winter period require an Excess Gas Concession application. |
| Natural gas and LPG availability | Both matter in Victoria | Mains natural gas is common in Melbourne and many regional centres; LPG can be relevant for off-network homes, holiday properties and rural households. |
Victorian gas rebates and concessions
Cheap gas Victoria comparisons should include concessions, especially for winter heating. Eligible households may receive percentage discounts, excess gas support or non-mains energy help.
Winter Gas Concession: 17.5% off eligible mains gas usage and service costs from 1 May to 31 October
Excess Gas Concession for eligible winter gas bills above the annual threshold, including $2,598.58 for the 2026 winter period
Non-Mains Energy Concession for eligible LPG, firewood, heating oil, generator fuel or embedded electricity costs
Utility Relief Grant Scheme for eligible households facing temporary financial hardship
Life Support Concession where eligible equipment increases home energy use
Medical Cooling Concession supports eligible electricity cooling needs, which can matter alongside gas heating decisions
Top gas retailers in Victoria
Victoria has a large dual-fuel retail market. Compare the big three against mid-tier retailers because gas supply charges and winter usage blocks can change the cheapest option by network.
Find cheap gas Victoria plans by postcode
Use your bill details to compare daily supply charges, MJ usage blocks, winter gas concession eligibility, LPG alternatives and retailer terms before switching.
Official sources for Victorian gas comparison
Victorian gas comparison FAQs
What is the best way to compare gas plans in Victoria?
Use your postcode, distributor, annual MJ usage, daily supply charge, usage blocks, winter heating needs, concession eligibility and whether you use mains gas or LPG. Victorian gas prices are not controlled by a gas default offer, so compare the total estimated annual cost.
Does Victoria have a regulated gas default offer?
No. The Victorian Default Offer applies to electricity standing offers, not gas. Victorian gas retailers must follow the Energy Retail Code of Practice, and Victorian Energy Compare remains the official comparison tool.
Who distributes gas in Victoria?
Victoria has three main regulated gas distributors: Australian Gas Networks, AusNet Gas Services and Multinet Gas Networks. Your distributor depends on your postcode and meter location.
Can Victorian renters switch gas providers?
Usually yes if the gas account is in your name and the property is individually metered. Embedded networks, rooming houses, LPG bottle contracts or landlord billing can limit your options.
Does Victoria have both natural gas and LPG options?
Yes. Natural gas is common in Melbourne and many regional towns, while LPG is worth comparing for homes outside the mains network, holiday homes and some rural properties.
Which gas retailers operate in Victoria?
Victorian customers commonly compare AGL, Origin Energy, EnergyAustralia, Red Energy, ENGIE, Alinta Energy, Lumo, Dodo Power & Gas and other retailers listed through Victorian Energy Compare.