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Rates move every three months in line with the Ofgem cap. No exit fees.
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The UK energy price cap right now
From 1 October to 31 December 2026 the Ofgem price cap is equivalent to £1,723 a year for a typical dual fuel household paying by Direct Debit, up 4% on the summer. Electricity is capped at an average of 26.32p per kWh with a 54.83p daily standing charge; gas at 7.97p per kWh and 29.68p a day. VAT on household electricity in Great Britain is temporarily 0% until 31 March 2027.
The cap limits the rates, not your total bill. Read our price cap guide for what it means for you and what forecasters expect in January, or see everything that’s changing.
Compare suppliers, tariffs and deals properly
Around a third of households are on fixed deals, and Ofgem says fixes have been available at £100 or more below the October cap. But the cheapest headline deal isn’t always the best value for you. Our guides show you how to compare:
- Suppliers: who supplies what, from the largest firms to green and app-based challengers, in our UK energy suppliers guide.
- Tariffs: fixed, variable, tracker, time-of-use, Economy 7, EV and prepay, in our tariff cards.
- Deals: how to judge a deal against the cap, exit fees and standing charges, in how to compare energy deals.
- Switching: your rights and the timeline, in how to switch energy supplier.
Water bills: you can’t switch, but you can still save
Households in England and Wales can’t choose their water company, and average bills rose again in April 2026. You can still save with a water meter, a social tariff or a capped bill under WaterSure. The water industry is also being reformed, with Ofwat due to be replaced by a single new regulator.
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Last updated: 15 October 2026
