Regional price cap unit rates by postcode (2026)
Unit rates and standing charges vary by region. See the current cap, the July 2026 rise, and compare deals for your postcode.
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Your cap rate depends on your postcode
Ofgem sets the price cap separately for each of the 14 GB distribution regions, so the unit rate and standing charge you pay depend on where you live. The figures below are the GB averages for the standard variable tariff.
The cap is a ceiling, not the cheapest deal. Enter your postcode and we will compare the whole market for tariffs that beat your regional cap rate.
Price cap unit rates - GB average (2026)
| Charge | 1 Apr-30 Jun 2026 | From 1 Jul 2026 | From 1 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity unit rate | 24.67p/kWh | ~26.11p/kWh | 26.32p/kWh |
| Electricity standing charge | 57.21p/day | 57.19p/day | 54.83p/day |
| Gas unit rate | ~6.33p/kWh | 7.33p/kWh | 7.97p/kWh |
| Gas standing charge | ~29p/day | 29.04p/day | 29.68p/day |
| Typical dual-fuel bill | £1,641/yr | £1,663/yr | £1,723/yr |
GB averages for direct-debit customers incl. VAT, per Ofgem (cap £1,663/yr from 1 July 2026; rising to £1,723/yr from 1 October 2026, when electricity VAT is cut to zero). Your regional rate varies by postcode.
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FAQs
The GB-average cap is ~26.11p/kWh electricity (57.19p/day) and 7.33p/kWh gas (29.04p/day); rates vary by region.
Ofgem sets the cap for each of the 14 GB distribution regions to reflect local network costs, so your rate depends on your postcode.
Yes - several fixed deals are priced below the cap, and smart time-of-use tariffs can be far cheaper for EV, heat pump or battery homes.
Ofgem has confirmed the cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026 at £1,723/yr for a typical dual-fuel direct-debit home (updated consumption basis). From 1 October the GB-average rates are 26.32p/kWh electricity (54.83p/day, with VAT on electricity cut to zero) and 7.97p/kWh gas (29.68p/day). Only standard variable tariffs follow the cap; fixed deals are protected.
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