Mention cheap gas - or indeed that costs less anything these days, and everyone’s eyes light up, possibly more than usual.

For in these times of economic problems, we’re all constantly on the look-out for a bargain - be it on the shelves of the local supermarket, down at the car auction or while trawling the Internet for a lower cost gas supplier.

Of course, looking to save money is an age-old instinct. In days of yore, bargain-hunters would head down to their local marketplace every week, there to haggle over the price of a pound of fresh onions, a hand-carved wooden chair or an intricately woven shawl. Inevitably, the hunt for cheaper prices involved leaving your home and braving the elements.

It’s fair to say that things have moved on (somewhat) since then. These days, whether the weather be fair or foul, you can hunt for bargains in comfort and without leaving your home. This is all down to the fact that the coming of the Internet has brought a plethora of purchasing options right into our living-room or office.

And as economic problems continue to afflict Britain, encouraging everyone to tighten their belts, it’s wholly natural that gas consumers country-wide should be looking online for cheaper gas to keep their monthly bills as low as possible.

If you have gas central heating, making healthy savings on the amount you pay for the gas will help ensure that your heating costs this winter don’t make you shiver, despite the best endeavors of your radiators.

So once you’ve determined to find cheaper gas, where’s the best place to find a low-cost energy supplier? Perhaps the fastest and easiest solution is to look at an online price comparison website.

Just answer a few questions about your current energy usage, payments and location, then you’ll be shown a list of energy suppliers you can switch to.

All you need to do is decide which supplier best fits your budget and any other requirements, then either approach the provider yourself, or it may be possible to simply change supplier online.

No wandering around utility showrooms or calling countless suppliers - checking prices online is the latest method to look for cheaper gas or electricity. And if it sounds easy… that’s because it is.

If switching to cheap gas is a priority for you or your business, visit an gas and electricity price comparison website to find out the best deals available. Start paying less for your energy.