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Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 by EDF Energy: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

A UK-focused guide to every current version of Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 from EDF Energy, including Dual Fuel, Electricity options, payment methods such as Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit, Prepayment Meter, Economy 7 and standard-rate versions and pricing across 13 PES regions.

  • See the main Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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 Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2

Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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
  • Payment methods: Cash / Cheque, Monthly Direct Debit, Prepayment Meter
  • Regions covered: 13 PES regions
  • Economy 7: available on at least one option group
  • Exit fee: up to £125.00 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 Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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 Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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.

Get your whole-of-market quote

Tell us a few details to see estimated prices, including EDF Energy tariffs where available for your postcode, meter and payment method.

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Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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 Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2: Dual Fuel, Electricity.

  • 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, Prepayment Meter.

  • 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 13 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 EDF Energy supplier guide, browse all EDF Energy 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 19.814p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Monthly Direct Debit / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 25.694p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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 28 21.326 – 27.206 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque Yes 28 26.954 – 33.002 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit No 28 19.814 – 25.694 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit Yes 28 25.116 – 31.164 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter No 28 19.824 – 25.704 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter Yes 28 25.127 – 31.175 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque No 28 21.326 – 27.206 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque Yes 28 26.954 – 33.002 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit No 28 19.814 – 25.694 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit Yes 28 25.116 – 31.164 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter No 28 19.824 – 25.704 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter Yes 28 25.127 – 31.175 24 months £125.00 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 21.683 56.00 5.949 31.10 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 25.190 56.00 6.275 31.10 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 23.048 49.91 6.030 31.01 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.555 49.91 6.356 31.01 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 23.541 67.03 5.998 31.87 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.048 67.03 6.323 31.87 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 21.378 71.20 6.065 31.55 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.885 71.20 6.390 31.55 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 23.058 61.09 5.982 31.57 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.565 61.09 6.307 31.57 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 22.922 51.18 5.941 31.59 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.429 51.18 6.266 31.59 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.699 40.78 6.132 32.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.184 56.90 6.017 30.93 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.206 40.78 6.458 32.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.691 56.90 6.342 30.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 22.460 63.33 6.190 30.77 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.967 63.33 6.515 30.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 21.998 63.30 5.980 31.65 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.505 63.30 6.305 31.65 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 22.565 63.25 6.262 31.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.072 63.25 6.588 31.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 21.998 67.18 6.410 30.96 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.505 67.18 6.736 30.96 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 21.830 62.72 6.028 31.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.337 62.72 6.354 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 21.326 67.43 6.050 31.53 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.833 67.43 6.376 31.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 27.531 10.752 55.71 5.949 31.10 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 31.038 14.259 55.71 6.275 31.10 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.190 11.288 50.43 6.030 31.01 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 32.697 14.795 50.43 6.356 31.01 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 29.495 11.204 66.91 5.998 31.87 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 33.002 14.711 66.91 6.323 31.87 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.216 10.364 70.91 6.065 31.55 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 30.723 13.871 70.91 6.390 31.55 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 28.865 11.540 62.21 5.982 31.57 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 32.372 15.047 62.21 6.307 31.57 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 28.592 10.983 50.97 5.941 31.59 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 32.099 14.490 50.97 6.266 31.59 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.463 11.792 40.70 6.132 32.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.337 11.109 57.38 6.017 30.93 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.970 15.299 40.70 6.458 32.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.844 14.616 57.38 6.342 30.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 28.560 10.983 63.69 6.190 30.77 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 32.067 14.490 63.69 6.515 30.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 27.531 10.983 64.49 5.980 31.65 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 31.038 14.490 64.49 6.305 31.65 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 28.539 10.763 62.76 6.262 31.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 32.046 14.270 62.76 6.588 31.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.043 9.450 67.90 6.410 30.96 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 32.550 12.957 67.90 6.736 30.96 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 27.678 10.668 62.79 6.028 31.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 31.185 14.175 62.79 6.354 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 26.954 10.700 67.37 6.050 31.53 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 30.461 14.207 67.37 6.376 31.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 20.171 56.00 5.588 31.10 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.678 56.00 5.914 31.10 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.536 49.91 5.669 31.01 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.043 49.91 5.994 31.01 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.029 67.03 5.636 31.87 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 25.536 67.03 5.962 31.87 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.866 71.20 5.704 31.55 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.373 71.20 6.029 31.55 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.546 61.09 5.621 31.57 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.053 61.09 5.946 31.57 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.410 51.18 5.580 31.59 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.917 51.18 5.905 31.59 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.187 40.78 5.771 32.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.672 56.90 5.655 30.93 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.694 40.78 6.096 32.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.179 56.90 5.981 30.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.948 63.33 5.829 30.77 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.455 63.33 6.154 30.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.486 63.30 5.619 31.65 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.993 63.30 5.944 31.65 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 21.053 63.25 5.901 31.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.560 63.25 6.227 31.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.486 67.18 6.049 30.96 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.993 67.18 6.375 30.96 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 20.318 62.72 5.667 31.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.825 62.72 5.992 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.814 67.43 5.689 31.53 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.321 67.43 6.014 31.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 25.694 10.049 55.71 5.588 31.10 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 29.201 13.556 55.71 5.914 31.10 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 27.353 10.584 50.43 5.669 31.01 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.860 14.091 50.43 5.994 31.01 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.657 10.500 66.91 5.636 31.87 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 31.164 14.007 66.91 5.962 31.87 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.379 9.660 70.91 5.704 31.55 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 28.886 13.167 70.91 6.029 31.55 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.027 10.836 62.21 5.621 31.57 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 30.534 14.343 62.21 5.946 31.57 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.754 10.280 50.97 5.580 31.59 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 30.261 13.787 50.97 5.905 31.59 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.626 11.088 40.70 5.771 32.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.500 10.406 57.38 5.655 30.93 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.133 14.595 40.70 6.096 32.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.007 13.913 57.38 5.981 30.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.723 10.280 63.69 5.829 30.77 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 30.230 13.787 63.69 6.154 30.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.694 10.280 64.49 5.619 31.65 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 29.201 13.787 64.49 5.944 31.65 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.702 10.059 62.76 5.901 31.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 30.209 13.566 62.76 6.227 31.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.206 8.747 67.90 6.049 30.96 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.713 12.254 67.90 6.375 30.96 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.841 9.965 62.79 5.667 31.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 29.348 13.472 62.79 5.992 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.116 9.996 67.37 5.689 31.53 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.623 13.503 67.37 6.014 31.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

Dual Fuel, Prepayment Meter, 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 20.181 56.00 5.589 31.10 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.688 56.00 5.915 31.10 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.546 49.91 5.670 31.01 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.053 49.91 5.996 31.01 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.040 67.03 5.637 31.87 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 25.547 67.03 5.963 31.87 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.877 71.20 5.705 31.55 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.384 71.20 6.030 31.55 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.557 61.09 5.622 31.57 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.064 61.09 5.947 31.57 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.420 51.18 5.581 31.59 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.927 51.18 5.906 31.59 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.197 40.78 5.772 32.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.683 56.90 5.656 30.93 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.704 40.78 6.097 32.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.190 56.90 5.982 30.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.958 63.33 5.830 30.77 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.465 63.33 6.155 30.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.496 63.30 5.620 31.65 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.003 63.30 5.945 31.65 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 21.063 63.25 5.902 31.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.570 63.25 6.228 31.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.496 67.18 6.050 30.96 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.003 67.18 6.376 30.96 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 20.328 62.72 5.668 31.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.835 62.72 5.993 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.824 67.43 5.690 31.53 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.331 67.43 6.015 31.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

Dual Fuel, Prepayment Meter, 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 25.704 10.059 55.71 5.589 31.10 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 29.211 13.566 55.71 5.915 31.10 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 27.363 10.595 50.43 5.670 31.01 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.870 14.102 50.43 5.996 31.01 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.668 10.511 66.91 5.637 31.87 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 31.175 14.018 66.91 5.963 31.87 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.389 9.671 70.91 5.705 31.55 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 28.896 13.178 70.91 6.030 31.55 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.038 10.847 62.21 5.622 31.57 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 30.545 14.354 62.21 5.947 31.57 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.765 10.290 50.97 5.581 31.59 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 30.272 13.797 50.97 5.906 31.59 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.636 11.099 40.70 5.772 32.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.510 10.416 57.38 5.656 30.93 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.143 14.606 40.70 6.097 32.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.017 13.923 57.38 5.982 30.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.733 10.290 63.69 5.830 30.77 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 30.240 13.797 63.69 6.155 30.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.704 10.290 64.49 5.620 31.65 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 29.211 13.797 64.49 5.945 31.65 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.712 10.070 62.76 5.902 31.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 30.219 13.577 62.76 6.228 31.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.216 8.757 67.90 6.050 30.96 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.723 12.264 67.90 6.376 30.96 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.851 9.975 62.79 5.668 31.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 29.358 13.482 62.79 5.993 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.127 10.007 67.37 5.690 31.53 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.634 13.514 67.37 6.015 31.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 21.683 56.00 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 25.190 56.00 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 23.048 49.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.555 49.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 23.541 67.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.048 67.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 21.378 71.20 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.885 71.20 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 23.058 61.09 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.565 61.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 22.922 51.18 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.429 51.18 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.699 40.78 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.184 56.90 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.206 40.78 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.691 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 22.460 63.33 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.967 63.33 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 21.998 63.30 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.505 63.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 22.565 63.25 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.072 63.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 21.998 67.18 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.505 67.18 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 21.830 62.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.337 62.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 21.326 67.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.833 67.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 27.531 10.752 55.71 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 31.038 14.259 55.71 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.190 11.288 50.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 32.697 14.795 50.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 29.495 11.204 66.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 33.002 14.711 66.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.216 10.364 70.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 30.723 13.871 70.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 28.865 11.540 62.21 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 32.372 15.047 62.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 28.592 10.983 50.97 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 32.099 14.490 50.97 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.463 11.792 40.70 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.337 11.109 57.38 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.970 15.299 40.70 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.844 14.616 57.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 28.560 10.983 63.69 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 32.067 14.490 63.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 27.531 10.983 64.49 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 31.038 14.490 64.49 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 28.539 10.763 62.76 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 32.046 14.270 62.76 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.043 9.450 67.90 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 32.550 12.957 67.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 27.678 10.668 62.79 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 31.185 14.175 62.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 26.954 10.700 67.37 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 30.461 14.207 67.37 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 20.171 56.00 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.678 56.00 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.536 49.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.043 49.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.029 67.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 25.536 67.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.866 71.20 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.373 71.20 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.546 61.09 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.053 61.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.410 51.18 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.917 51.18 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.187 40.78 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.672 56.90 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.694 40.78 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.179 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.948 63.33 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.455 63.33 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.486 63.30 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.993 63.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 21.053 63.25 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.560 63.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.486 67.18 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.993 67.18 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 20.318 62.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.825 62.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.814 67.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.321 67.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 25.694 10.049 55.71 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 29.201 13.556 55.71 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 27.353 10.584 50.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.860 14.091 50.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.657 10.500 66.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 31.164 14.007 66.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.379 9.660 70.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 28.886 13.167 70.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.027 10.836 62.21 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 30.534 14.343 62.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.754 10.280 50.97 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 30.261 13.787 50.97 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.626 11.088 40.70 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.500 10.406 57.38 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.133 14.595 40.70 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.007 13.913 57.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.723 10.280 63.69 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 30.230 13.787 63.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.694 10.280 64.49 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 29.201 13.787 64.49 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.702 10.059 62.76 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 30.209 13.566 62.76 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.206 8.747 67.90 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.713 12.254 67.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.841 9.965 62.79 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 29.348 13.472 62.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.116 9.996 67.37 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.623 13.503 67.37 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

Electricity, Prepayment Meter, 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 20.181 56.00 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.688 56.00 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.546 49.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.053 49.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.040 67.03 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 25.547 67.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.877 71.20 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.384 71.20 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.557 61.09 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.064 61.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.420 51.18 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.927 51.18 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.197 40.78 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.683 56.90 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.704 40.78 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.190 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.958 63.33 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.465 63.33 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.496 63.30 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.003 63.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 21.063 63.25 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.570 63.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.496 67.18 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.003 67.18 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 20.328 62.72 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.835 62.72 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.824 67.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.331 67.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

Electricity, Prepayment Meter, 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 25.704 10.059 55.71 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 29.211 13.566 55.71 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 27.363 10.595 50.43 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.870 14.102 50.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.668 10.511 66.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 31.175 14.018 66.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.389 9.671 70.91 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 28.896 13.178 70.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.038 10.847 62.21 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 30.545 14.354 62.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.765 10.290 50.97 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 30.272 13.797 50.97 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.636 11.099 40.70 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.510 10.416 57.38 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.143 14.606 40.70 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.017 13.923 57.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.733 10.290 63.69 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 30.240 13.797 63.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.704 10.290 64.49 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 29.211 13.797 64.49 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.712 10.070 62.76 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 30.219 13.577 62.76 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.216 8.757 67.90 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.723 12.264 67.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.851 9.975 62.79 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 29.358 13.482 62.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.127 10.007 67.37 4 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.634 13.514 67.37 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff

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 £125.00 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 EDF Energy tariffs before drilling into the regional tables.

Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2: 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 Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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 Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 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 Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2 as electricity-only, gas-only or dual fuel?

Current records show these service types: Dual Fuel, Electricity. 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 EDF Energy 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
EDF Energy
Tariff family
Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2
Regions shown
13
Page type
Canonical tariff family page

How we assess Essentials Fixed 2Yr Aug26v2

  • 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 7 Aug 2026