When I was visited by a representative from Alinta who offered me a substantially reduced price, I agreed to make the switch.

Not long after AGL phoned me to ask why I was leaving them. I explained the price difference to them, and was immediately offered a price of 28¢ per kWH.

I asked if they can do 28¢ why did I have to leave them to get the offer – if they can do 28¢, why not offer it generally?

A previous conversation told me they could only do 35¢, and there is a big difference between 42¢ and 28¢.

I never believed the political argument we were supposed to be getting a better deal by privatisation of the grid.

Now I know for certain we are being ripped off. Looking at the AGL profits of 2017-18, I recommend all users shop around.

It's only when you vote with your feet you get a better deal.