If you know elderly relatives or friends who find it hard to to pay their gas bills during winter, finding them a cheap gas deal will be one of the best things you could do for them.

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

Even the healthiest octogenarian is generally not able to move around as easily as they used to and this decreased mobility inevitably makes it trickier to stay warm. That’s why every winter we’re all urged, on TV and in the papers, to “keep an eye out out for elderly neighbours” during cold spells.

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

So instead of waiting till the temperature plummets this winter, why not be a step ahead of Jack Frost? Find out now where your more senior friends and family can get cheap gas, and suggest they switch to another supplier so that they can make savings right away.

It’s well known that the quickest way of comparing prices these days is to consult one of the specialist energy websites. There you’ll be able to find out in moments who’s offering the cheapest gas in your area and the various plans that they offer.

Ask your older friends if they’d like to lower their monthly gas bills and, if so, take a note of their postcode and how much they’re currently paying. You’ll also need to know how they prefer to pay. Then, next time you’re online, go to a price comparison website on their behalf and look for the deals that look best for them.

Once you’ve put in the their details, within seconds you’ll be shown a comprehensive list of all the options. Jot down those that seem best value and then pass this information on to your favourite older family members.

Just think - if you manage to cut your auntie’s utility bill by switching her to a cheap gas supplier, she’ll not only be delighted with you for cutting her costs - she’ll also be able to keep warm this winter.