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Cap Tracker Sep26 by British Gas: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

A UK-focused guide to every current version of Cap Tracker Sep26 from British Gas, including Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas options, payment methods such as Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit, <strong>Economy 7</strong> and standard-rate versions and pricing across 14 PES regions.

  • See the main Cap Tracker Sep26 option groups in one place
  • Check region-by-region unit rates and standing charges for your exact service type, payment method and meter setup
  • Compare this tariff fairly with the wider market using your postcode and usage

Unit rates and standing charges vary by region, meter type, service type and payment method. A postcode-level quote is still the fairest comparison.

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Fast answer: what most people should know about Cap Tracker Sep26

Cap Tracker Sep26 is best treated as a single tariff family page because the same tariff name can appear across multiple service types, payment methods, Economy 7 settings and 14 PES regions. The best version for you depends on your postcode, meter setup and how you actually pay for energy.

Editor's rule of thumb: compare only like-for-like. If you are on Direct Debit, compare Direct Debit. If you need Economy 7, compare Economy 7. If you want dual fuel, do not compare it against an electricity-only row and assume the result is equivalent.

Key takeaways

  • Service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas
  • Payment methods: Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit
  • Regions covered: 14 PES regions
  • Economy 7: available on at least one option group
  • Exit fee: up to £10.00 per fuel

What to have ready

  • Your postcode for regional pricing
  • Your meter type, including Economy 7 if relevant
  • Your annual usage or a recent bill
  • Your preferred payment method
  • Whether you need electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel

If you're in a hurry

Use a whole-of-market quote first, then check the exact row in the regional tables below that matches your setup.

Compare prices with your postcode

Compare Cap Tracker Sep26 with the wider market

This tariff can look different depending on region, service type, payment method and Economy 7 status. That means the fairest comparison is always postcode-based and like-for-like.

Good to know: a tariff that looks cheapest in one PES region may not be cheapest in another. Use your postcode rather than relying on a headline national figure.

What happens after you compare?

  1. We estimate annual costs using your postcode, meter type and payment method.
  2. You can compare that result with the relevant Cap Tracker Sep26 option group on this page.
  3. If you proceed, choose the exact regional row that matches your setup before switching.

Always review tariff facts and contract terms before you complete a switch.

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Cap Tracker Sep26 option groups explained

To keep this page useful and SEO-friendly, we group the underlying records by service type, payment method and Economy 7. Inside each group, you can then see the regional prices across the PES areas we hold.

Fuel / service types

Current records show these service types for Cap Tracker Sep26: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas.

  • Dual fuel can be convenient but is not always cheapest.
  • Single-fuel options may suit households comparing separate suppliers.

Payment types

Current payment methods listed include Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit.

  • Always compare the same payment method.
  • Direct Debit, bill payment and prepayment can produce different annual costs.

Regional prices

This page includes regional records across 14 PES regions, because energy prices are not the same everywhere in Great Britain.

  • Use postcode-based quotes for the most accurate comparison.
  • Unit rates and standing charges vary by region and are shown in the tables below.

Internal links for this tariff cluster

Read our British Gas supplier guide, browse all British Gas tariffs, or compare broader categories such as Economy 7, dual fuel and Direct Debit tariffs.

Lowest electricity unit rate shown

The lowest electricity unit rate currently shown is 24.533p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Monthly Direct Debit / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 27.197p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

Cap Tracker Sep26 comparison table (grouped by option type)

This summary table groups the tariff by the differences that matter most: service type, payment method and Economy 7. Each row then links to a regional breakdown so you can see all PES-region unit rates and standing charges.

Service type Payment method Economy 7 Regions Elec rate range (p/kWh) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Details
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque No 14 25.913 – 28.725 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque Yes 14 31.965 – 35.644 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit No 14 24.533 – 27.197 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit Yes 14 30.478 – 33.954 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque No 14 25.913 – 28.725 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque Yes 14 31.965 – 35.644 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit No 14 24.533 – 27.197 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit Yes 14 30.478 – 33.954 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Gas Cash / Cheque No 14 13 months £10.00 View regional prices
Gas Monthly Direct Debit No 14 13 months £10.00 View regional prices

Decision checklist

  • Pick the right fuel/service type first.
  • Keep the payment method the same across comparisons.
  • Only choose an Economy 7 row if your meter and usage pattern suit it.
  • Use your postcode to sense-check the regional prices.

Why regional rows matter

  • Standing charges and unit rates vary by PES region.
  • A tariff that looks cheap nationally may be less competitive in your area.
  • Regional differences can materially change annual cost estimates.

Dual Fuel, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 26.466 47.76 6.529 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 27.472 47.14 6.603 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 26.537 43.76 6.768 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 28.725 69.00 6.680 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 26.551 51.66 6.617 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 26.363 58.92 6.622 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 28.148 49.61 6.645 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 27.242 59.96 6.608 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 25.913 55.07 6.608 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 27.869 46.50 6.597 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 27.393 43.37 6.774 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 27.797 50.04 6.825 30.71 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 27.784 53.18 6.931 30.71 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 26.231 57.60 6.645 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Dual Fuel, Cash / Cheque, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 32.778 14.994 47.70 6.529 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 34.388 14.889 47.09 6.603 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 33.544 14.087 43.71 6.768 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 35.644 15.701 68.95 6.680 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 32.773 15.259 51.60 6.617 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 32.462 15.226 58.85 6.622 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 34.798 15.452 49.57 6.645 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 33.450 15.480 59.89 6.608 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 31.965 14.616 55.01 6.608 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 34.853 15.002 46.46 6.597 30.73 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 34.166 14.970 43.32 6.774 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 34.496 15.408 49.99 6.825 30.71 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 34.475 15.316 53.13 6.931 30.71 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 32.307 15.306 57.53 6.645 30.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Dual Fuel, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 25.058 39.93 6.195 22.80 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 26.012 39.09 6.265 22.74 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 25.127 36.91 6.421 23.33 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 27.197 60.81 6.338 23.24 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 25.138 43.84 6.278 22.99 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 24.960 50.71 6.283 23.05 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 26.651 42.00 6.305 23.07 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 25.792 51.84 6.269 23.09 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 24.533 47.41 6.269 23.12 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 26.388 38.43 6.259 22.70 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 25.937 35.46 6.426 22.62 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 26.318 42.54 6.475 23.15 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 26.307 44.87 6.576 22.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 24.835 49.50 6.304 23.04 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Dual Fuel, Monthly Direct Debit, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Gas rate (p/kWh) Gas standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 31.259 13.906 39.43 6.195 22.80 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 32.767 13.830 39.53 6.265 22.74 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 31.965 13.075 36.60 6.421 23.33 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 33.954 14.602 60.22 6.338 23.24 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 31.244 14.170 43.65 6.278 22.99 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 30.961 14.120 50.05 6.283 23.05 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 33.171 14.343 41.45 6.305 23.07 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 31.855 14.419 52.92 6.269 23.09 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 30.478 13.560 48.52 6.269 23.12 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 33.216 13.926 38.88 6.259 22.70 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 32.574 13.883 35.66 6.426 22.62 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 32.882 14.304 41.63 6.475 23.15 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 32.877 14.196 45.54 6.576 22.72 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 30.810 14.204 49.03 6.304 23.04 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 26.466 47.76 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 27.472 47.14 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 26.537 43.76 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 28.725 69.00 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 26.551 51.66 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 26.363 58.92 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 28.148 49.61 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 27.242 59.96 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 25.913 55.07 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 27.869 46.50 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 27.393 43.37 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 27.797 50.04 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 27.784 53.18 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 26.231 57.60 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Cash / Cheque, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 32.778 14.994 47.70 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 34.388 14.889 47.09 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 33.544 14.087 43.71 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 35.644 15.701 68.95 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 32.773 15.259 51.60 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 32.462 15.226 58.85 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 34.798 15.452 49.57 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 33.450 15.480 59.89 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 31.965 14.616 55.01 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 34.853 15.002 46.46 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 34.166 14.970 43.32 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 34.496 15.408 49.99 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 34.475 15.316 53.13 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 32.307 15.306 57.53 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 25.058 39.93 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 26.012 39.09 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 25.127 36.91 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 27.197 60.81 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 25.138 43.84 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 24.960 50.71 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 26.651 42.00 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 25.792 51.84 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 24.533 47.41 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 26.388 38.43 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 25.937 35.46 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 26.318 42.54 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 26.307 44.87 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 24.835 49.50 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Electricity, Monthly Direct Debit, Economy 7: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) E7 off-peak (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 31.259 13.906 39.43 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 32.767 13.830 39.53 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 31.965 13.075 36.60 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 33.954 14.602 60.22 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 31.244 14.170 43.65 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 30.961 14.120 50.05 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 33.171 14.343 41.45 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 31.855 14.419 52.92 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 30.478 13.560 48.52 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 33.216 13.926 38.88 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 32.574 13.883 35.66 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 32.882 14.304 41.63 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 32.877 14.196 45.54 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 30.810 14.204 49.03 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Gas, Cash / Cheque, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Gas, Monthly Direct Debit, standard-rate: regional prices

Unit rates are shown in pence per kWh (p/kWh). Standing charges are shown in pence per day (p/day), calculated from the yearly figures. Use the row that matches your location when you switch.

PES region Elec rate (p/kWh) Elec standing (p/day) Contract Exit fee (per fuel) Switch
East Midlands 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Eastern 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
London 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Manweb 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Midlands 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Northern 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Norweb 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Hydro 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Scottish Power 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Seeboard 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Southern 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Swalec 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
SWEB 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option
Yorkshire 0.000 13 months £10.00 Choose this option

Costs, exclusions and common pitfalls to check

Most mistakes happen when the wrong regional or payment-type version of the tariff is compared. Use these checks before switching.

1) Region matters

There are separate regional records because energy pricing differs across PES areas. Do not assume a headline price applies nationally.

2) Payment method affects price

Direct Debit, bill payment and prepayment variants can differ materially. Compare like-for-like only.

3) Economy 7 is usage-sensitive

Economy 7 can help if enough usage is overnight, but can cost more overall if most use is daytime.

4) Fuel bundle changes the comparison

Dual fuel should not be compared directly with electricity-only rows unless you normalise the usage assumptions.

5) Exit fees reduce flexibility

Records shown for this tariff include exit fees of up to £10.00 per fuel. Check the exact regional row before switching.

6) Postcode still beats region-only estimates

Region is useful for guidance, but a postcode-based quote is more precise because it reflects the actual tariff availability and pricing for your home.

Helpful shortcut: if you are not sure this is the right product family, compare all British Gas tariffs before drilling into the regional tables.

Cap Tracker Sep26: FAQs

Why are there so many records for the same tariff name?

Because the tariff can vary by service type, payment method, Economy 7 status and region. This page groups them together so you can compare them in one place.

Are prices for Cap Tracker Sep26 the same in every region?

No. This page includes region-level records because unit rates and standing charges differ across PES regions. Your postcode is still the best way to confirm what you would actually pay.

Does Cap Tracker Sep26 come with Economy 7?

Yes. At least one Economy 7 option group is currently listed on this page, with separate day and off-peak unit rates shown per region.

Can I get Cap Tracker Sep26 as electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel?

Current records show these service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity, Gas. Availability still depends on your home and supplier rules.

How do I switch to the exact regional option I want?

Use the grouped comparison table to find the right option type, then choose the regional row below it that matches your area and click the switch link.

Can I compare this with other tariffs from the same supplier?

Yes. Visit the British Gas tariffs page to compare other current products from the same supplier.

Will switching affect my supply?

In normal circumstances, no. The switch is administrative and your supply continues while the new tariff is set up.

Trust, methodology and related pages

Page details

Supplier
British Gas
Tariff family
Cap Tracker Sep26
Regions shown
14
Page type
Canonical tariff family page

How we assess Cap Tracker Sep26

  • Grouped tariff view: we group records with the same tariff name into one page to avoid duplicate pages and to make comparison easier.
  • Regional realism: we show multiple PES-region records because energy prices vary by area.
  • Like-for-like comparison: we encourage comparison using the same payment method, service type and meter assumptions wherever possible.
  • Rate transparency: we show actual unit rates (p/kWh) and standing charges (p/day) so you can estimate costs using your own usage figures.
  • Availability caveat: the exact tariff you can join may still depend on your postcode and supplier eligibility checks.

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Updated on 24 Mar 2026