Energy Price Cap Calculator – how much more will you pay from January?

And what are the unit rates and standing charges under the Price Cap?

Senior Energy & Utilities Analyst

Edited by Andrew Capstick

Updated 2 December 2025

The Energy Price Cap, which controls what most households pay for energy, will rise by 0.2% on average on 1 January, meaning the vast majority in England, Scotland and Wales will see their bills go up slightly. What YOU PAY depends on your usage, how you pay and where you live. Use the calculator in this guide to estimate how much YOU'LL pay.

How much you'll pay under the Energy Price Cap from January

If you're on a standard price-capped tariff (most are), plug your figures into the calculator for an estimate of the change to your energy costs (or do a Cheap Energy Club comparison for your costs based on your provider's tariff and help finding a cheaper deal)...

The Energy Price Cap unit rates & standing charges

Here are the average unit rates for dual-fuel customers paying by Direct Debit under the Energy Price Cap...

DIRECT DEBIT: What are the average standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity?

	CURRENT Energy Price Cap rates 1 October to 31 December 2025	NEW Energy Price Cap rates 1 January to 31 March 2026
Gas	Unit rate: 6.29p per kilowatt hour (kWh) Standing charge: 34.03p per day	Unit rate: 5.93p per kWh Standing charge: 35.09p per day
Electricity	Unit rate: 26.35p per kWh Standing charge: 53.68p per day	Unit rate: 27.69p per kWh Standing charge: 54.75p per day

CURRENT Energy Price Cap rates
1 October to 31 December 2025

NEW Energy Price Cap rates
1 January to 31 March 2026

Gas

Unit rate: 6.29p per kilowatt hour (kWh)

Standing charge: 34.03p per day

Unit rate: 5.93p per kWh

Standing charge: 35.09p per day

Electricity

Unit rate: 26.35p per kWh

Standing charge: 53.68p per day

Unit rate: 27.69p per kWh

Standing charge: 54.75p per day

Rates and standing charges are averages, as these vary by region. Assumes payment by Direct Debit and includes VAT (at 5%). For those who pay each month after getting a bill, it's typically 8% higher.

What are the standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity under the Energy Price Cap on Direct Debit for my region from 1 October to 31 December 2025?

Region	Gas	Electricity
North West	Unit rate: 6.25p per kWh Standing charge: 34.18p per day	Unit rate: 27.11p per kWh Standing charge: 51.16p per day
Northern	Unit rate: 6.29p per kWh Standing charge: 34.15p per day	Unit rate: 25.43p per kWh Standing charge: 59.86p per day
Yorkshire	Unit rate: 6.25p per kWh Standing charge: 34.12p per day	Unit rate: 25.33p per kWh Standing charge: 58.65p per day
Northern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.24p per kWh Standing charge: 34.22p per day	Unit rate: 27.06p per kWh Standing charge: 61.00p per day
Southern	Unit rate: 6.36p per kWh Standing charge: 33.48p per day	Unit rate: 26.48p per kWh Standing charge: 44.62p per day
Southern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.24p per kWh Standing charge: 34.24p per day	Unit rate: 25.84p per kWh Standing charge: 56.55p per day
N Wales & Mersey	Unit rate: 6.30p per kWh Standing charge: 34.43p per day	Unit rate: 27.72p per kWh Standing charge: 69.95p per day
London	Unit rate: 6.38p per kWh Standing charge: 34.57p per day	Unit rate: 25.63p per kWh Standing charge: 46.06p per day
South East	Unit rate: 6.18p per kWh Standing charge: 33.60p per day	Unit rate: 26.92p per kWh Standing charge: 47.60p per day
Eastern	Unit rate: 6.22p per kWh Standing charge: 33.67p per day	Unit rate: 26.53p per kWh Standing charge: 48.25p per day
East Midlands	Unit rate: 6.14p per kWh Standing charge: 33.75p per day	Unit rate: 25.55p per kWh Standing charge: 49.09p per day
Midlands	Unit rate: 6.21p per kWh Standing charge: 34.05p per day	Unit rate: 25.64p per kWh Standing charge: 53.00p per day
Southern Western	Unit rate: 6.50p per kWh Standing charge: 33.64p per day	Unit rate: 26.82p per kWh Standing charge: 54.03p per day
South Wales	Unit rate: 6.46p per kWh Standing charge: 34.30p per day	Unit rate: 26.83p per kWh Standing charge: 51.69p per day

Assumes payment by Direct Debit and includes VAT (at 5%).

What are the standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity under the Energy Price Cap on Direct Debit for my region from 1 January to 31 March 2026?

Region	Gas	Electricity
North West	Unit rate: 5.89p per kWh Standing charge: 35.23p per day	Unit rate: 28.45p per kWh Standing charge: 52.22p per day
Northern	Unit rate: 5.93p per kWh Standing charge: 35.21p per day	Unit rate: 26.75p per kWh Standing charge: 60.93p per day
Yorkshire	Unit rate: 5.90p per kWh Standing charge: 35.18p per day	Unit rate: 26.69p per kWh Standing charge: 59.72p per day
Northern Scotland	Unit rate: 5.89p per kWh Standing charge: 35.28p per day	Unit rate: 28.36p per kWh Standing charge: 62.07p per day
Southern	Unit rate: 6.00p per kWh Standing charge: 34.56p per day	Unit rate: 27.83p per kWh Standing charge: 45.70p per day
Southern Scotland	Unit rate: 5.89p per kWh Standing charge: 35.30p per day	Unit rate: 27.18p per kWh Standing charge: 57.62p per day
N Wales and Mersey	Unit rate: 5.94p per kWh Standing charge: 35.49p per day	Unit rate: 29.09p per kWh Standing charge: 71.01p per day
London	Unit rate: 6.03p per kWh Standing charge: 35.63p per day	Unit rate: 27.00p per kWh Standing charge: 47.11p per day
South East	Unit rate: 5.83p per kWh Standing charge: 34.68p per day	Unit rate: 28.27p per kWh Standing charge: 48.66p per day
Eastern	Unit rate: 5.87p per kWh Standing charge: 34.74p per day	Unit rate: 27.88p per kWh Standing charge: 49.33p per day
East Midlands	Unit rate: 5.79p per kWh Standing charge: 34.82p per day	Unit rate: 26.89p per kWh Standing charge: 50.17p per day
Midlands	Unit rate: 5.85p per kWh Standing charge: 35.12p per day	Unit rate: 26.99p per kWh Standing charge: 54.08p per day
Southern Western	Unit rate: 6.15p per kWh Standing charge: 34.71p per day	Unit rate: 28.16p per kWh Standing charge: 55.11p per day
South Wales	Unit rate: 6.11p per kWh Standing charge: 35.35p per day	Unit rate: 28.18p per kWh Standing charge: 52.75p per day

Prices vary by region – see regional Direct Debit rates and charges for 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional Direct Debit rates and charges for 1 January to 31 March 2026

Here are the average unit rates for dual-fuel customers paying by prepayment under the Energy Price Cap...

PREPAYMENT: What are the standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity?

	CURRENT Energy Price Cap rates 1 October to 31 December 2025	NEW Energy Price Cap rates 1 January to 31 March 2026
Gas	Unit rate: 6.06p per kWh Standing charge: 34.04p per day	Unit rate: 5.72p per kWh Standing charge: 35.09p per day
Electricity	Unit rate: 25.54p per kWh Standing charge: 53.68p per day	Unit rate: 26.84p per kWh Standing charge: 54.75p per day

Rates and standing charges are averages, as these vary by region. Assumes payment by prepayment meter and includes VAT (at 5%).

What are the standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity under the Energy Price Cap on prepayment for my region from 1 October to 31 December 2025?

Region	Gas	Electricity
North West	Unit rate: 6.00p per kWh Standing charge: 34.18p per day	Unit rate: 26.28p per kWh Standing charge: 51.16p per day
Northern	Unit rate: 6.09p per kWh Standing charge: 34.15p per day	Unit rate: 24.65p per kWh Standing charge: 59.86p per day
Yorkshire	Unit rate: 6.02p per kWh Standing charge: 34.12p per day	Unit rate: 24.55p per kWh Standing charge: 58.65p per day
Northern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.00p per kWh Standing charge: 34.22p per day	Unit rate: 26.23p per kWh Standing charge: 61.00p per day
Southern	Unit rate: 6.17p per kWh Standing charge: 33.48p per day	Unit rate: 25.66p per kWh Standing charge: 44.62p per day
Southern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.00p per kWh Standing charge: 34.24p per day	Unit rate: 25.04p per kWh Standing charge: 56.55p per day
N Wales & Mersey	Unit rate: 6.04p per kWh Standing charge: 34.43p per day	Unit rate: 26.87p per kWh Standing charge: 69.95p per day
London	Unit rate: 6.18p per kWh Standing charge: 34.57p per day	Unit rate: 24.85p per kWh Standing charge: 46.06p per day
South East	Unit rate: 5.97p per kWh Standing charge: 33.60p per day	Unit rate: 26.09p per kWh Standing charge: 47.60p per day
Eastern	Unit rate: 6.04p per kWh Standing charge: 33.67p per day	Unit rate: 25.72p per kWh Standing charge: 48.25p per day
East Midlands	Unit rate: 5.91p per kWh Standing charge: 33.75p per day	Unit rate: 24.77p per kWh Standing charge: 49.09p per day
Midlands	Unit rate: 5.97p per kWh Standing charge: 34.05p per day	Unit rate: 24.86p per kWh Standing charge: 53.00p per day
Southern Western	Unit rate: 6.31p per kWh Standing charge: 33.64p per day	Unit rate: 26.00p per kWh Standing charge: 54.03p per day
South Wales	Unit rate: 6.21p per kWh Standing charge: 34.30p per day	Unit rate: 26.01p per kWh Standing charge: 51.69p per day

Assumes payment on receipt of bill and includes VAT (at 5%).

What are the standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity under the Energy Price Cap on prepayment for my region from 1 January to 31 March 2026?

Region	Gas	Electricity
North West	Unit rate: 5.65p per kWh Standing charge: 35.23p per day	Unit rate: 27.57p per kWh Standing charge: 52.22p per day
Northern	Unit rate: 5.74p per kWh Standing charge: 35.21p per day	Unit rate: 25.93p per kWh Standing charge: 60.93p per day
Yorkshire	Unit rate: 5.68p per kWh Standing charge: 35.18p per day	Unit rate: 25.87p per kWh Standing charge: 59.72p per day
Northern Scotland	Unit rate: 5.65p per kWh Standing charge: 35.28p per day	Unit rate: 27.49p per kWh Standing charge: 62.07p per day
Southern	Unit rate: 5.83p per kWh Standing charge: 34.56p per day	Unit rate: 26.97p per kWh Standing charge: 45.70p per day
Southern Scotland	Unit rate: 5.65p per kWh Standing charge: 35.30p per day	Unit rate: 26.35p per kWh Standing charge: 57.62p per day
N Wales and Mersey	Unit rate: 5.70p per kWh Standing charge: 35.49p per day	Unit rate: 28.20p per kWh Standing charge: 71.01p per day
London	Unit rate: 5.84p per kWh Standing charge: 35.63p per day	Unit rate: 26.17p per kWh Standing charge: 47.11p per day
South East	Unit rate: 5.62p per kWh Standing charge: 34.68p per day	Unit rate: 27.40p per kWh Standing charge: 48.66p per day
Eastern	Unit rate: 5.70p per kWh Standing charge: 34.74p per day	Unit rate: 27.03p per kWh Standing charge: 49.33p per day
East Midlands	Unit rate: 5.57p per kWh Standing charge: 34.82p per day	Unit rate: 26.06p per kWh Standing charge: 50.17p per day
Midlands	Unit rate: 5.63p per kWh Standing charge: 35.12p per day	Unit rate: 26.16p per kWh Standing charge: 54.08p per day
Southern Western	Unit rate: 5.97p per kWh Standing charge: 34.71p per day	Unit rate: 27.29p per kWh Standing charge: 55.11p per day
South Wales	Unit rate: 5.87p per kWh Standing charge: 35.35p per day	Unit rate: 27.32p per kWh Standing charge: 52.75p per day

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for prepayment from 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for prepayment from 1 January to 31 March 2026

Here are the average unit rates for those who pay on receipt of a bill (also known as standard credit) under the Price Cap...

ON RECEIPT OF A BILL: What are the average standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity?

	CURRENT Energy Price Cap rates 1 October to 31 December 2025	NEW Energy Price Cap rates 1 January to 31 March 2026
Gas	Unit rate: 6.62p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 6.25p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day
Electricity	Unit rate: 27.81p per kWh Standing charge: 61.82p per day	Unit rate: 29.23p per kWh Standing charge: 62.97p per day

CURRENT Energy Price Cap rates
1 October to 31 December 2025

NEW Energy Price Cap rates
1 January to 31 March 2026

Gas

Unit rate: 6.62p per kWh

Standing charge: 41.76p per day

Unit rate: 6.25p per kWh

Standing charge: 42.91p per day

Electricity

Unit rate: 27.81p per kWh

Standing charge: 61.82p per day

Unit rate: 29.23p per kWh

Standing charge: 62.97p per day

Rates and standing charges are averages, as these vary by region. Assumes payment on receipt of a bill and includes VAT (at 5%).

What are the standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity under the Energy Price Cap on receipt of a bill for my region from 1 October to 31 December 2025?

Region	Gas	Electricity
North West	Unit rate: 6.58p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 28.61p per kWh Standing charge: 59.03p per day
Northern	Unit rate: 6.62p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 26.83p per kWh Standing charge: 68.32p per day
Yorkshire	Unit rate: 6.59p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 26.73p per kWh Standing charge: 67.00p per day
Northern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.57p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 28.55p per kWh Standing charge: 69.34p per day
Southern	Unit rate: 6.69p per kWh Standing charge: 41.75p per day	Unit rate: 27.94p per kWh Standing charge: 52.79p per day
Southern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.57p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 27.26p per kWh Standing charge: 64.46p per day
N Wales & Mersey	Unit rate: 6.63p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 29.25p per kWh Standing charge: 78.52p per day
London	Unit rate: 6.72p per kWh Standing charge: 41.75p per day	Unit rate: 27.05p per kWh Standing charge: 53.18p per day
South East	Unit rate: 6.51p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 28.41p per kWh Standing charge: 55.92p per day
Eastern	Unit rate: 6.55p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 27.99p per kWh Standing charge: 56.56p per day
East Midlands	Unit rate: 6.47p per kWh Standing charge: 41.77p per day	Unit rate: 26.97p per kWh Standing charge: 57.17p per day
Midlands	Unit rate: 6.54p per kWh Standing charge: 41.76p per day	Unit rate: 27.06p per kWh Standing charge: 61.07p per day
Southern Western	Unit rate: 6.85p per kWh Standing charge: 41.74p per day	Unit rate: 28.31p per kWh Standing charge: 62.59p per day
South Wales	Unit rate: 6.80p per kWh Standing charge: 41.75p per day	Unit rate: 28.32p per kWh Standing charge: 59.46p per day

Assumes payment on receipt of bill and includes VAT (at 5%).

What are the standing charges and unit rates for gas and electricity under the Energy Price Cap on receipt of a bill for my region from 1 January to 31 March 2026?

Region	Gas	Electricity
North West	Unit rate: 6.21p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 30.02p per kWh Standing charge: 60.18p per day
Northern	Unit rate: 6.25p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 28.23p per kWh Standing charge: 69.48p per day
Yorkshire	Unit rate: 6.21p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 28.17p per kWh Standing charge: 68.16p per day
Northern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.20p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 29.93p per kWh Standing charge: 70.50p per day
Southern	Unit rate: 6.32p per kWh Standing charge: 42.90p per day	Unit rate: 29.37p per kWh Standing charge: 53.94p per day
Southern Scotland	Unit rate: 6.20p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 28.69p per kWh Standing charge: 65.62p per day
N Wales and Mersey	Unit rate: 6.26p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 30.70p per kWh Standing charge: 79.68p per day
London	Unit rate: 6.35p per kWh Standing charge: 42.90p per day	Unit rate: 28.49p per kWh Standing charge: 54.33p per day
South East	Unit rate: 6.14p per kWh Standing charge: 42.92p per day	Unit rate: 29.83p per kWh Standing charge: 57.07p per day
Eastern	Unit rate: 6.18p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 29.43p per kWh Standing charge: 57.71p per day
East Midlands	Unit rate: 6.10p per kWh Standing charge: 42.92p per day	Unit rate: 28.38p per kWh Standing charge: 58.33p per day
Midlands	Unit rate: 6.16p per kWh Standing charge: 42.91p per day	Unit rate: 28.48p per kWh Standing charge: 62.23p per day
Southern Western	Unit rate: 6.47p per kWh Standing charge: 42.89p per day	Unit rate: 29.72p per kWh Standing charge: 63.75p per day
South Wales	Unit rate: 6.43p per kWh Standing charge: 42.90p per day	Unit rate: 29.74p per kWh Standing charge: 60.61p per day

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for payment on receipt of a bill from 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for payment on receipt of a bill from 1 January to 31 March 2026

How to cut your energy costs

There are a few areas to focus on...

Should I fix my energy? The one bright spark in the energy market has been the return of more fixed tariffs. Right now, most people should switch to a fixed deal to save. See our Should you fix? guide for a rundown of all your switching options. For a bespoke comparison of your potential savings against your current fix or the Price Cap for the next year, try our Cheap Energy Club.
How does the Energy Price Cap work? For full info, see our Energy Price Cap FAQs.
Have you got all the help you qualify for? Prices are still unaffordable for many. Check our Struggling to pay – energy help guide to ensure you're getting all the help you're entitled to.
Try to cut your energy usage. There are lots of ways to reduce what you use. See our Energy saving tips, the Energy mythbusters guide for less clear-cut issues, and our Heat the human guide.

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Prices vary by region – see regional Direct Debit rates and charges for 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional Direct Debit rates and charges for 1 January to 31 March 2026

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for prepayment from 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for prepayment from 1 January to 31 March 2026

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The Energy Price Cap unit rates & standing charges

Prices vary by region – see regional Direct Debit rates and charges for 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional Direct Debit rates and charges for 1 January to 31 March 2026

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for prepayment from 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for prepayment from 1 January to 31 March 2026

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for payment on receipt of a bill from 1 October to 31 December 2025

Prices vary by region – see regional rates and charges for payment on receipt of a bill from 1 January to 31 March 2026

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