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Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26 by EDF Energy: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

A UK-focused guide to every current version of Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26 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 Oct26 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 Oct26

Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26 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 Oct26 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 Oct26 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 Oct26 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 Oct26: 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 18.837p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Monthly Direct Debit / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 24.833p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26 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 20.349 – 26.345 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque Yes 28 26.271 – 32.435 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit No 28 18.837 – 24.833 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit Yes 28 24.434 – 30.597 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter No 28 18.848 – 24.843 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter Yes 28 24.444 – 30.608 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque No 28 20.349 – 26.345 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque Yes 28 26.271 – 32.435 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit No 28 18.837 – 24.833 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit Yes 28 24.434 – 30.597 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter No 28 18.848 – 24.843 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter Yes 28 24.444 – 30.608 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 20.927 56.90 5.907 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 24.434 56.90 6.233 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 22.365 50.84 5.997 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.872 50.84 6.322 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.544 67.88 5.973 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.051 67.88 6.299 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 20.349 72.09 6.038 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.856 72.09 6.363 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 22.113 61.98 5.942 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.620 61.98 6.267 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 22.166 52.03 5.927 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.673 52.03 6.253 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.838 41.58 6.115 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.386 57.83 5.958 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.345 41.58 6.441 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.893 57.83 6.283 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 21.777 64.27 6.143 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.284 64.27 6.468 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 21.116 64.17 5.942 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.623 64.17 6.267 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 21.651 64.11 6.220 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.158 64.11 6.546 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 21.347 68.11 6.391 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.854 68.11 6.717 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 20.990 63.61 5.981 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.497 63.61 6.306 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 20.675 68.31 6.018 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.182 68.31 6.343 31.72 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 26.891 10.164 56.62 5.907 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 30.398 13.671 56.62 6.233 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 28.560 10.794 51.25 5.997 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 32.067 14.301 51.25 6.322 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.928 10.658 67.69 5.973 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 32.435 14.165 67.69 6.299 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 26.271 9.755 71.77 6.038 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 29.778 13.262 71.77 6.363 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 28.172 10.910 62.93 5.942 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 31.679 14.417 62.93 6.267 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 28.287 10.668 51.81 5.927 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 31.794 14.175 51.81 6.253 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.854 11.214 41.50 6.115 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.739 10.574 58.21 5.958 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.361 14.721 41.50 6.441 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.246 14.081 58.21 6.283 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 27.920 10.500 64.53 6.143 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 31.427 14.007 64.53 6.468 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.985 10.353 65.15 5.942 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 30.492 13.860 65.15 6.267 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.951 10.217 63.62 6.220 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 31.458 13.724 63.62 6.546 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 28.392 8.915 68.68 6.391 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 31.899 12.422 68.68 6.717 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 27.069 10.122 63.61 5.981 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 30.576 13.629 63.61 6.306 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 26.555 10.175 68.18 6.018 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 30.062 13.682 68.18 6.343 31.72 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 19.415 56.90 5.546 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 22.922 56.90 5.872 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 20.853 50.84 5.635 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.360 50.84 5.961 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.032 67.88 5.612 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.539 67.88 5.938 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 18.837 72.09 5.676 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.344 72.09 6.002 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 20.601 61.98 5.581 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.108 61.98 5.906 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 20.654 52.03 5.566 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.161 52.03 5.892 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.326 41.58 5.754 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 20.874 57.83 5.597 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.833 41.58 6.080 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.381 57.83 5.922 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.265 64.27 5.781 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 23.772 64.27 6.107 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 19.604 64.17 5.581 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.111 64.17 5.906 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.139 64.11 5.859 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 23.646 64.11 6.185 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 19.835 68.11 6.030 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.342 68.11 6.356 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.478 63.61 5.620 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 22.985 63.61 5.945 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.163 68.31 5.656 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 22.670 68.31 5.982 31.72 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 25.053 9.461 56.62 5.546 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.560 12.968 56.62 5.872 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.723 10.091 51.25 5.635 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.230 13.598 51.25 5.961 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.090 9.954 67.69 5.612 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.597 13.461 67.69 5.938 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.434 9.051 71.77 5.676 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.941 12.558 71.77 6.002 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.334 10.206 62.93 5.581 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.841 13.713 62.93 5.906 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.450 9.965 51.81 5.566 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.957 13.472 51.81 5.892 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.017 10.511 41.50 5.754 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.901 9.870 58.21 5.597 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.524 14.018 41.50 6.080 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.408 13.377 58.21 5.922 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.082 9.797 64.53 5.781 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.589 13.304 64.53 6.107 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.148 9.650 65.15 5.581 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.655 13.157 65.15 5.906 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.114 9.513 63.62 5.859 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.621 13.020 63.62 6.185 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 26.555 8.211 68.68 6.030 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.062 11.718 68.68 6.356 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.232 9.419 63.61 5.620 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.739 12.926 63.61 5.945 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.717 9.471 68.18 5.656 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.224 12.978 68.18 5.982 31.72 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 19.425 56.90 5.547 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 22.932 56.90 5.873 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 20.864 50.84 5.636 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.371 50.84 5.962 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.042 67.88 5.613 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.549 67.88 5.939 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 18.848 72.09 5.677 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.355 72.09 6.003 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 20.612 61.98 5.582 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.119 61.98 5.907 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 20.664 52.03 5.567 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.171 52.03 5.893 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.336 41.58 5.755 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 20.885 57.83 5.598 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.843 41.58 6.081 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.392 57.83 5.923 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.276 64.27 5.782 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 23.783 64.27 6.108 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 19.614 64.17 5.582 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.121 64.17 5.907 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.150 64.11 5.860 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 23.657 64.11 6.186 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 19.845 68.11 6.031 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.352 68.11 6.357 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.488 63.61 5.621 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 22.995 63.61 5.946 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.173 68.31 5.657 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 22.680 68.31 5.983 31.72 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 25.064 9.471 56.62 5.547 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.571 12.978 56.62 5.873 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.733 10.101 51.25 5.636 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.240 13.608 51.25 5.962 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.101 9.965 67.69 5.613 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.608 13.472 67.69 5.939 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.444 9.062 71.77 5.677 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.951 12.569 71.77 6.003 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.345 10.217 62.93 5.582 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.852 13.724 62.93 5.907 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.460 9.975 51.81 5.567 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.967 13.482 51.81 5.893 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.027 10.521 41.50 5.755 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.912 9.881 58.21 5.598 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.534 14.028 41.50 6.081 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.419 13.388 58.21 5.923 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.093 9.807 64.53 5.782 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.600 13.314 64.53 6.108 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.158 9.660 65.15 5.582 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.665 13.167 65.15 5.907 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.124 9.524 63.62 5.860 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.631 13.031 63.62 6.186 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 26.565 8.222 68.68 6.031 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.072 11.729 68.68 6.357 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.242 9.429 63.61 5.621 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.749 12.936 63.61 5.946 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.728 9.482 68.18 5.657 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.235 12.989 68.18 5.983 31.72 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 20.927 56.90 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 24.434 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 22.365 50.84 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 25.872 50.84 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.544 67.88 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.051 67.88 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 20.349 72.09 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.856 72.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 22.113 61.98 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.620 61.98 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 22.166 52.03 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.673 52.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.838 41.58 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.386 57.83 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.345 41.58 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.893 57.83 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 21.777 64.27 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.284 64.27 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 21.116 64.17 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.623 64.17 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 21.651 64.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.158 64.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 21.347 68.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 24.854 68.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 20.990 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.497 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 20.675 68.31 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.182 68.31 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 26.891 10.164 56.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 30.398 13.671 56.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 28.560 10.794 51.25 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 32.067 14.301 51.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.928 10.658 67.69 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 32.435 14.165 67.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 26.271 9.755 71.77 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 29.778 13.262 71.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 28.172 10.910 62.93 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 31.679 14.417 62.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 28.287 10.668 51.81 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 31.794 14.175 51.81 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.854 11.214 41.50 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.739 10.574 58.21 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.361 14.721 41.50 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 32.246 14.081 58.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 27.920 10.500 64.53 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 31.427 14.007 64.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.985 10.353 65.15 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 30.492 13.860 65.15 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.951 10.217 63.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 31.458 13.724 63.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 28.392 8.915 68.68 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 31.899 12.422 68.68 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 27.069 10.122 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 30.576 13.629 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 26.555 10.175 68.18 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 30.062 13.682 68.18 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 19.415 56.90 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 22.922 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 20.853 50.84 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.360 50.84 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.032 67.88 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.539 67.88 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 18.837 72.09 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.344 72.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 20.601 61.98 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.108 61.98 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 20.654 52.03 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.161 52.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.326 41.58 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 20.874 57.83 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.833 41.58 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.381 57.83 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.265 64.27 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 23.772 64.27 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 19.604 64.17 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.111 64.17 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.139 64.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 23.646 64.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 19.835 68.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.342 68.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.478 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 22.985 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.163 68.31 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 22.670 68.31 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 25.053 9.461 56.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.560 12.968 56.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.723 10.091 51.25 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.230 13.598 51.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.090 9.954 67.69 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.597 13.461 67.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.434 9.051 71.77 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.941 12.558 71.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.334 10.206 62.93 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.841 13.713 62.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.450 9.965 51.81 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.957 13.472 51.81 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.017 10.511 41.50 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.901 9.870 58.21 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.524 14.018 41.50 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.408 13.377 58.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.082 9.797 64.53 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.589 13.304 64.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.148 9.650 65.15 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.655 13.157 65.15 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.114 9.513 63.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.621 13.020 63.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 26.555 8.211 68.68 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.062 11.718 68.68 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.232 9.419 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.739 12.926 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.717 9.471 68.18 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.224 12.978 68.18 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 19.425 56.90 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 22.932 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 20.864 50.84 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.371 50.84 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.042 67.88 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.549 67.88 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 18.848 72.09 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.355 72.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 20.612 61.98 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.119 61.98 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 20.664 52.03 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.171 52.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.336 41.58 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 20.885 57.83 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.843 41.58 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.392 57.83 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.276 64.27 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 23.783 64.27 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 19.614 64.17 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.121 64.17 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.150 64.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 23.657 64.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 19.845 68.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.352 68.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.488 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 22.995 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.173 68.31 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 22.680 68.31 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 25.064 9.471 56.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.571 12.978 56.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.733 10.101 51.25 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 30.240 13.608 51.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 27.101 9.965 67.69 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.608 13.472 67.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.444 9.062 71.77 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.951 12.569 71.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.345 10.217 62.93 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.852 13.724 62.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.460 9.975 51.81 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.967 13.482 51.81 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 27.027 10.521 41.50 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.912 9.881 58.21 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.534 14.028 41.50 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 30.419 13.388 58.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 26.093 9.807 64.53 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.600 13.314 64.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.158 9.660 65.15 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.665 13.167 65.15 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 26.124 9.524 63.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.631 13.031 63.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 26.565 8.222 68.68 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 30.072 11.729 68.68 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 25.242 9.429 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.749 12.936 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.728 9.482 68.18 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 28.235 12.989 68.18 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 Oct26: 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 Oct26 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 Oct26 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 Oct26 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 Oct26
Regions shown
13
Page type
Canonical tariff family page

How we assess Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26

  • 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