Business Energy Basics 3: Fixed vs flexible energy contracts - what should you do?
23rd June 2026
The third in a series of practical Business Energy Basics guides. This week we help you understand the pros and cons of fixed and flexible contracts.
To fix, or not to fix, that is the question.
We know businesses across the UK are grappling with rising costs and global volatility on top of doing what they do best - providing their customers with top quality services.
One of the most important decisions when securing a business energy deal is choosing whether to go with a fixed-rate or flexible contract.
More than one in 10 small businesses fixed their energy contracts during the market peak in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
The organisation warned that hundreds of thousands of small firms were stuck paying high rates long after the spike eased.
However, businesses on flexible contracts were exposed to volatile business energy prices and deep uncertainty.
Sounds daunting, right? It can feel that way.
The third article in this Business Energy Basics series covers what every business owner should know about fixed and flexible contracts to help you make a smart decision for your business.
Read our simple guide to fixed and flexible energy contracts to find the right deal for your business today.
Alternatively, book a free energy consultation for practical guidance on how to select the right supplier for your business.
How Troo can help
Business energy is confusing. You know you need to decide: fixed or flexible? But it can be difficult to know what to do while focusing on running your business and serving your customers.
We get it. We can support you.
Troo exists to help businesses like yours make sense of their energy needs, simplify complex information and make smart decisions that lead to real change and reduced costs.
We are not here to sell you a quick fix. We're here to understand what matters to you, offer clear advice, and take ownership of the hard parts, so energy becomes one less thing to worry about.
