Energy prices and tariffs
Check current prices, understand tariffs, compare suppliers and calculate your own gas and electricity costs.
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Current price cap
1 Oct – 31 Dec 2026. England, Scotland and Wales average, Direct Debit, including VAT.
- Electricity unit rate
- 26.32p/kWh
- Electricity standing charge
- 54.83p/day
- Gas unit rate
- 7.97p/kWh
- Gas standing charge
- 29.68p/day
- Typical annual dual-fuel bill
- £1,723
Source: Ofgem energy price cap. See full prices →
Tools
Energy bill calculator
Estimate your annual gas and electricity bill at the current or next price cap.
Calculate a bill →Tariff comparison calculator
Compare your current bill with a quoted tariff.
Compare tariffs →Why is my bill high?
Find out whether it is readings, usage, rates or your Direct Debit.
Check my bill →Appliance running-cost calculator
Cost per use, month and year for kettles to heaters, with your own rate.
Check appliances →Guides and information
Energy prices
Tariffs
- Energy tariffs explained
Fixed, variable, time-of-use and specialist tariffs.
- Tariff types
- Comparing a tariff fairly
- Economy 7: is it worth it?
- Low and zero standing-charge tariffs
- Smart meters and time-of-use tariffs
Suppliers and switching
- Compare energy suppliers
Citizens Advice customer-service ratings.
- Switching checklist
- Moving home: energy checklist
- Prepayment meters
- Energy bills in Northern Ireland
- Consumer protections
Common questions
Does the price cap apply to fixed tariffs?
No. The Ofgem price cap applies to default tariffs, such as standard variable and default prepayment tariffs. Fixed tariffs are priced separately and can be above or below the cap.
Does a fixed tariff fix my total bill?
No. A fixed tariff fixes the unit rates and standing charges for the contract term. Your bill still rises or falls with the amount of energy you use.
Does Northern Ireland use the Ofgem price cap?
No. Northern Ireland has a separate energy market regulated by the Utility Regulator. The Ofgem price cap applies to England, Scotland and Wales.