Cheap Energy Club: how to compare energy deals in 2026
If you used the MoneySavingExpert Cheap Energy Club, here is how energy switching works now - plus the latest price cap and a free whole-of-market comparison.
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Energy comparison in 2026, explained
During the energy crisis there were almost no deals to switch to, so clubs like MSE's paused active switching. The market has reopened: fixed tariffs are back, and a growing number sit below the price cap, some with no exit fees.
The cap is a limit on unit rates, not a fixed bill or the cheapest deal. Comparing on your actual usage - not the headline figure - is how you find real savings. Enter a few details and we will compare the whole market for you.
Three ways to cut your bill now
Fix your rate now
With the cap up 13%, a competitive fixed deal can lock in protection now.
Match your usage
Low users should watch standing charges; high users should focus on the unit rate.
Go time-of-use
If you have an EV, heat pump or battery, a smart tariff can beat the cap by a wide margin.
FAQs
Yes - the cap rises 13%, and several fixed deals are priced below it, some with no exit fees, so switching or fixing can beat the standard variable rate.
For 1 July to 30 September 2026 it is £1,663/yr for a typical dual-fuel home - it has been in force since 1 July 2026. Ofgem's next review is 1 October 2026.
Compare the whole market on your actual usage. Check the unit rate, standing charge, contract length and any exit fees.
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No obligation. Reviewed 1 August 2026.
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