<sod >Â  British Gasâ move follows a string of similar announcements earlier this year from EDF Energy, SSE, E.On, nPower and Scottish Power andÂ Martin Lewis of price comparison website MoneySavingExpert.com labelled it a âcatch-up price hikeâ.< eod>< sod > British Gas' move follows a string of similar announcements earlier this year from EDF Energy, SSE, E.On, nPower and Scottish Power -Â which together make up the big six suppliers -Â and consumer groups and energy experts had broadlyÂ expected British Gas to follow suit.< eod>