If you know elderly relatives or people who find it hard to to pay their gas bills throughout the colder months, finding them a cheap gas supplier will be one of the most helpful acts you could do for them.

By helping older family members to cut down the price they pay for their gas, you’ll make it easier for them to keep their central heating on longer during the cold spells.

Even the ablest OAP is generally not able to move around as easily as they used to and this decreased mobility inevitably makes it harder to keep warm. That’s why every winter we’re all urged, on TV and in the press, to “look out for elderly neighbours” during cold spells.

In some cases, our watchfulness may be the difference between life and death.

So rather than wait till it freezes this winter, why not be a step ahead of Jack Frost? Find out now where your OAP friends and family can source cheap gas, and suggest they switch supplier so that they can start making savings right away.

It’s no secret that the fastest way of comparing gas prices these days is to check out one of the specialist energy websites. You’ll be able to find out in moments who is offering the lowest cost gas for you and the various plans that they offer.

Ask your older friends if they’d like to save money on their monthly gas bills and, if so, note down their postcode and what they’re currently paying. You’ll also need to know their preferred method of payment. Then, when you’re online, visit a price comparison website on their behalf and look for the deals that look best for them.

Once you enter the information listed above, very quickly you’ll be given a comprehensive list of all the options. Take down those that seem best value and then share this information with your favourite OAPs.

Just imagine – if you manage to cut your granny’s gas bill by switching her to a cheap gas supplier, she’ll not only be happy with you for cutting her costs – she’ll also be able to keep warm this winter.