What is the energy price cap?

The most a supplier may charge for each unit of gas and electricity and for each day's standing charge on a standard variable tariff. Ofgem sets it every three months, by region and by how you pay. It does not limit a total bill: use more and you pay more.

Who does the price cap protect?

Households on a standard variable tariff. A fixed tariff is outside it: its rates are agreed for the term and can sit below or above the cap.

Why is the cap different in each region?

The cost of carrying electricity differs between the fourteen network regions, so Ofgem sets a unit rate and a standing charge for each.

How is the annual figure on this page worked out?

Annual figures are for Ofgem's typical household (2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year, in force since 1 July 2026): unit rate x typical use + standing charge x 365. The rates are Ofgem's, rounded to two decimal places as Ofgem prints them, so a figure here can differ by a few pence from one Ofgem states.

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Ofgem · 1 October to 31 December 2026

The energy price cap by region

Ofgem's energy price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026 sets a typical household's gas and electricity by Direct Debit at between £1,672.04 a year in East Midlands and £1,804.70 in Merseyside and Northern Wales, worked from the capped unit rates and standing charges at Ofgem's typical use; Ofgem's page was read on 15 Nov 2026.

Figures are rounded to two decimal places and include 5% VAT on gas. There is no VAT on electricity from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Direct Debit Standard credit Prepayment meter

Paying by Direct Debit

Pence, as Ofgem prints them. The last column is our sum at Ofgem's typical use, both fuels.

Region	Electricity per kWh	Electricity a day	Gas per kWh	Gas a day	Economy 7 per kWh	A typical year
Eastern England	26.61p	51.84p	7.91p	29.34p	25.17p	£1,713.01
East Midlands	25.36p	51.45p	7.82p	29.41p	24.05p	£1,672.04
London	26.60p	42.92p	8.15p	30.20p	25.08p	£1,706.14
Merseyside and Northern Wales	27.86p	67.66p	7.91p	30.08p	26.28p	£1,804.70
West Midlands	25.60p	57.23p	7.90p	29.71p	24.32p	£1,707.83
North Eastern England	25.46p	61.58p	7.92p	29.79p	24.12p	£1,722.40
North Western England	26.49p	45.68p	7.86p	29.81p	24.99p	£1,684.49
Southern England	26.47p	47.81p	8.17p	29.16p	25.03p	£1,718.84
South Eastern England	26.88p	52.32p	8.05p	29.26p	25.36p	£1,734.52
Southern Wales	26.55p	55.41p	8.09p	29.96p	25.14p	£1,743.90
South Western England	26.58p	55.58p	8.12p	29.31p	25.10p	£1,745.75
Yorkshire	25.60p	61.67p	7.90p	29.77p	24.33p	£1,724.26
Southern Scotland	26.11p	61.41p	7.87p	29.89p	24.70p	£1,733.65
Northern Scotland	26.35p	55.14p	7.87p	29.87p	24.93p	£1,716.69

Paying by standard credit

Pence, as Ofgem prints them. The last column is our sum at Ofgem's typical use, both fuels.

Region	Electricity per kWh	Electricity a day	Gas per kWh	Gas a day	Economy 7 per kWh	A typical year
Eastern England	28.11p	60.62p	8.34p	37.50p	26.57p	£1,853.19
East Midlands	26.78p	60.05p	8.24p	37.50p	25.39p	£1,808.36
London	28.09p	50.51p	8.58p	37.49p	26.48p	£1,838.55
Merseyside and Northern Wales	29.43p	76.72p	8.33p	37.50p	27.74p	£1,944.01
West Midlands	27.04p	65.99p	8.33p	37.50p	25.68p	£1,845.09
North Eastern England	26.89p	70.61p	8.35p	37.50p	25.47p	£1,860.11
North Western England	27.98p	53.73p	8.29p	37.50p	26.39p	£1,820.03
Southern England	27.95p	56.41p	8.61p	37.48p	26.43p	£1,859.40
South Eastern England	28.39p	61.19p	8.48p	37.49p	26.78p	£1,875.53
Southern Wales	28.05p	63.93p	8.52p	37.49p	26.54p	£1,880.83
South Western England	28.08p	64.55p	8.55p	37.49p	26.50p	£1,886.70
Yorkshire	27.05p	70.67p	8.32p	37.50p	25.69p	£1,861.48
Southern Scotland	27.58p	70.19p	8.29p	37.50p	26.08p	£1,870.11
Northern Scotland	27.83p	63.67p	8.29p	37.50p	26.33p	£1,852.57

Paying by prepayment meter

Pence, as Ofgem prints them. The last column is our sum at Ofgem's typical use, both fuels.

Region	Electricity per kWh	Electricity a day	Gas per kWh	Gas a day	Economy 7 per kWh	A typical year
Eastern England	25.80p	51.84p	7.68p	29.34p	24.40p	£1,670.91
East Midlands	24.58p	51.45p	7.54p	29.41p	23.32p	£1,625.94
London	25.78p	42.92p	7.90p	30.20p	24.32p	£1,661.89
Merseyside and Northern Wales	27.01p	67.66p	7.62p	30.08p	25.48p	£1,755.90
West Midlands	24.82p	57.23p	7.64p	29.71p	23.58p	£1,663.63
North Eastern England	24.68p	61.58p	7.66p	29.79p	23.38p	£1,678.20
North Western England	25.68p	45.68p	7.58p	29.81p	24.23p	£1,637.64
Southern England	25.66p	47.81p	7.94p	29.16p	24.27p	£1,676.74
South Eastern England	26.06p	52.32p	7.78p	29.26p	24.59p	£1,688.37
Southern Wales	25.74p	55.41p	7.80p	29.96p	24.37p	£1,696.10
South Western England	25.77p	55.58p	7.89p	29.31p	24.33p	£1,703.65
Yorkshire	24.82p	61.67p	7.61p	29.77p	23.59p	£1,677.21
Southern Scotland	25.31p	61.41p	7.57p	29.89p	23.95p	£1,685.15
Northern Scotland	25.54p	55.14p	7.57p	29.87p	24.17p	£1,667.94

Tariffs below the cap, by region

Gas and electricity by Direct Debit, among the suppliers whose tariff feeds are read here.

Eastern England: 5 below East Midlands: 4 below London: 9 below Merseyside and Northern Wales: 8 below West Midlands: 4 below North Eastern England: 4 below North Western England: 4 below Southern England: 9 below South Eastern England: 9 below Southern Wales: 8 below South Western England: 8 below Yorkshire: 8 below Southern Scotland: 8 below Northern Scotland: 8 below

Common questions

What is the energy price cap?: The most a supplier may charge for each unit of gas and electricity and for each day's standing charge on a standard variable tariff. Ofgem sets it every three months, by region and by how you pay. It does not limit a total bill: use more and you pay more.
Who does the price cap protect?: Households on a standard variable tariff. A fixed tariff is outside it: its rates are agreed for the term and can sit below or above the cap.
Why is the cap different in each region?: The cost of carrying electricity differs between the fourteen network regions, so Ofgem sets a unit rate and a standing charge for each.
How is the annual figure on this page worked out?: Annual figures are for Ofgem's typical household (2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year, in force since 1 July 2026): unit rate x typical use + standing charge x 365. The rates are Ofgem's, rounded to two decimal places as Ofgem prints them, so a figure here can differ by a few pence from one Ofgem states.
Is VAT included?: Figures are rounded to two decimal places and include 5% VAT on gas. There is no VAT on electricity from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.

Where this comes from

Ofgem: energy price cap unit rates and standing charges, 1 October to 31 December 2026, read 15 Nov 2026
Ofgem: energy price cap and standing charges explained
Ofgem: Review of typical domestic consumption values: decision (27 May 2026; in force from 1 July 2026)

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