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What does Martin Lewis say about Octopus Energy?

Martin Lewis and MoneySavingExpert don’t normally “endorse” a single supplier, but Octopus Energy regularly appears in their guidance as one of the better choices in the UK energy market.

MSE highlights Octopus for strong customer service ratings in its Cheap Energy Club and forum discussions, where it often tops satisfaction tables against larger rivals.

Martin Lewis points out Octopus’s competitive tariffs and innovative smart options like Octopus Agile, which links to wholesale pricing and can cut costs if you shift usage to off-peak.

He also stresses doing your own comparison rather than sticking with one supplier.

In broader consumer surveys Octopus has been named a Which? Recommended Provider for nine years running, reflecting consistent customer scores.

Octopus Energy smart tariffs explained in detail

For a fuller comparison of Octopus Energy’s smart tariffs, see my detailed guide on Octopus Energy smart tariffs.

It lays out how each tariff works, the typical pricing structures, and what kinds of households benefit most from each option.

You’ll find real price examples, side-by-side comparisons and tips for choosing the best tariff based on your usage pattern, solar or storage setup, and flexibility.

This smart tariff pricing resource helps you go beyond the basics and decide which Octopus tariff could save you money in practice.

Referral information and free credit offer

If you find Energy Stats UK useful, there are a couple of easy ways to support the site and help cover hosting and server costs.

Thinking about switching energy suppliers?

Homeowners who join Octopus Energy using my referral link get £50 free credit after signing up.  Business users get £100 free credit, and if you’re looking at solar or a heat pump, there’s also a £100 gift card through Octopus Tech.

Finally, a £25 gift card can be claimed when having an EV charger installed through Octopus.

Or, if you just want to say thanks, you can buy me a coffee.

You can also see more ways to support the site here via the likes of Plusnet broadband, Smarty Mobile, Havenwise remote heat pump control, Hetzner Cloud hosting and more.

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Mick Wall

Mick Wall runs Energy Stats UK, where he shares independent data and real-world insights from his own Sheffield home. By tracking solar, battery storage, and heat pump performance, Mick helps cut through the myths and highlight what really works in the UK’s shift to low-carbon heating.