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Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26v2 by EDF Energy: regional prices, payment types, fuel options & Economy 7

A UK-focused guide to every current version of Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2

Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2: 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 19.184p/kWh under the Dual Fuel / Monthly Direct Debit / standard-rate option group. Rates range up to 25.200p/kWh across regions for this group. A postcode-level quote is needed to estimate your annual cost.

Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26v2 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 20.696 – 26.712 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Cash / Cheque Yes 28 25.715 – 31.889 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit No 28 19.184 – 25.200 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Monthly Direct Debit Yes 28 23.877 – 30.051 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter No 28 19.194 – 25.211 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Dual Fuel Prepayment Meter Yes 28 23.888 – 30.062 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque No 28 20.696 – 26.712 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Cash / Cheque Yes 28 25.715 – 31.889 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit No 28 19.184 – 25.200 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Monthly Direct Debit Yes 28 23.877 – 30.051 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter No 28 19.194 – 25.211 24 months £125.00 View regional prices
Electricity Prepayment Meter Yes 28 23.888 – 30.062 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 21.273 56.90 5.991 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 24.780 56.90 6.317 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 22.659 50.84 6.069 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.166 50.84 6.395 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.953 67.88 6.069 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.460 67.88 6.395 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 20.696 72.09 6.122 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.203 72.09 6.447 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 22.523 61.98 6.038 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.030 61.98 6.363 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 22.575 52.03 6.024 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.082 52.03 6.349 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.205 41.58 6.203 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.785 57.83 6.054 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.712 41.58 6.529 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.292 57.83 6.380 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 22.103 64.27 6.220 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.610 64.27 6.546 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 21.525 64.17 6.038 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.032 64.17 6.363 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 22.061 64.11 6.316 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.568 64.11 6.641 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 21.578 68.11 6.448 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.085 68.11 6.774 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 21.399 63.61 6.076 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.906 63.61 6.402 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 21.032 68.31 6.104 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.539 68.31 6.429 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 26.345 9.902 56.62 5.991 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 29.852 13.409 56.62 6.317 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 28.014 10.542 51.25 6.069 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 31.521 14.049 51.25 6.395 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.382 10.406 67.69 6.069 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 31.889 13.913 67.69 6.395 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.715 9.492 71.77 6.122 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 29.222 12.999 71.77 6.447 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.626 10.647 62.93 6.038 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 31.133 14.154 62.93 6.363 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 27.731 10.406 51.81 6.024 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 31.238 13.913 51.81 6.349 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.308 10.952 41.50 6.203 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.193 10.322 58.21 6.054 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.815 14.459 41.50 6.529 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.700 13.829 58.21 6.380 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 27.363 10.238 64.53 6.220 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 30.870 13.745 64.53 6.546 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.439 10.080 65.15 6.038 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 29.946 13.587 65.15 6.363 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.395 9.965 63.62 6.316 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 30.902 13.472 63.62 6.641 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.815 8.684 68.68 6.448 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 31.322 12.191 68.68 6.774 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 26.513 9.860 63.61 6.076 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 30.020 13.367 63.61 6.402 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.998 9.912 68.18 6.104 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 29.505 13.419 68.18 6.429 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 19.761 56.90 5.630 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.268 56.90 5.956 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.147 50.84 5.708 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.654 50.84 6.033 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.441 67.88 5.708 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.948 67.88 6.033 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.184 72.09 5.760 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.691 72.09 6.086 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.011 61.98 5.676 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.518 61.98 6.002 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.063 52.03 5.663 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.570 52.03 5.988 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.693 41.58 5.842 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.273 57.83 5.693 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.200 41.58 6.168 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.780 57.83 6.019 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.591 64.27 5.859 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.098 64.27 6.185 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.013 64.17 5.676 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.520 64.17 6.002 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.549 64.11 5.955 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.056 64.11 6.280 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.066 68.11 6.087 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.573 68.11 6.412 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.887 63.61 5.715 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.394 63.61 6.041 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.520 68.31 5.742 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.027 68.31 6.068 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 24.507 9.198 56.62 5.630 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.014 12.705 56.62 5.956 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.177 9.839 51.25 5.708 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.684 13.346 51.25 6.033 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.544 9.702 67.69 5.708 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.051 13.209 67.69 6.033 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.877 8.789 71.77 5.760 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.384 12.296 71.77 6.086 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.788 9.944 62.93 5.676 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.295 13.451 62.93 6.002 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.893 9.702 51.81 5.663 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.400 13.209 51.81 5.988 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.471 10.248 41.50 5.842 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.355 9.618 58.21 5.693 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.978 13.755 41.50 6.168 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.862 13.125 58.21 6.019 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.526 9.534 64.53 5.859 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.033 13.041 64.53 6.185 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.602 9.377 65.15 5.676 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.109 12.884 65.15 6.002 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.557 9.261 63.62 5.955 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.064 12.768 63.62 6.280 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.977 7.980 68.68 6.087 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.484 11.487 68.68 6.412 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.675 9.156 63.61 5.715 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.182 12.663 63.61 6.041 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.161 9.209 68.18 5.742 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 27.668 12.716 68.18 6.068 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 19.772 56.90 5.631 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.279 56.90 5.957 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.158 50.84 5.709 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.665 50.84 6.034 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.452 67.88 5.709 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.959 67.88 6.034 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.194 72.09 5.761 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.701 72.09 6.087 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.021 61.98 5.677 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.528 61.98 6.003 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.074 52.03 5.664 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.581 52.03 5.989 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.704 41.58 5.843 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.284 57.83 5.694 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.211 41.58 6.169 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.791 57.83 6.020 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.601 64.27 5.860 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.108 64.27 6.186 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.024 64.17 5.677 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.531 64.17 6.003 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.559 64.11 5.956 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.066 64.11 6.281 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.076 68.11 6.088 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.583 68.11 6.413 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.898 63.61 5.716 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.405 63.61 6.042 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.530 68.31 5.744 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.037 68.31 6.069 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 24.518 9.209 56.62 5.631 31.48 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.025 12.716 56.62 5.957 31.48 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.187 9.849 51.25 5.709 31.43 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.694 13.356 51.25 6.034 31.43 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.555 9.713 67.69 5.709 31.91 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.062 13.220 67.69 6.034 31.91 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.888 8.799 71.77 5.761 31.73 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.395 12.306 71.77 6.087 31.73 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.799 9.954 62.93 5.677 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.306 13.461 62.93 6.003 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.904 9.713 51.81 5.664 31.75 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.411 13.220 51.81 5.989 31.75 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.481 10.259 41.50 5.843 31.99 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.366 9.629 58.21 5.694 31.38 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.988 13.766 41.50 6.169 31.99 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.873 13.136 58.21 6.020 31.38 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.536 9.545 64.53 5.860 31.30 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.043 13.052 64.53 6.186 31.30 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.612 9.387 65.15 5.677 31.79 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.119 12.894 65.15 6.003 31.79 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.568 9.272 63.62 5.956 31.82 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.075 12.779 63.62 6.281 31.82 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.988 7.991 68.68 6.088 31.40 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.495 11.498 68.68 6.413 31.40 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.686 9.167 63.61 5.716 31.67 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.193 12.674 63.61 6.042 31.67 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.171 9.219 68.18 5.744 31.72 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 27.678 12.726 68.18 6.069 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 21.273 56.90 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 24.780 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 22.659 50.84 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.166 50.84 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 22.953 67.88 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.460 67.88 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 20.696 72.09 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 24.203 72.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 22.523 61.98 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 26.030 61.98 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 22.575 52.03 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 26.082 52.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 23.205 41.58 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 22.785 57.83 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.712 41.58 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.292 57.83 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 22.103 64.27 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.610 64.27 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 21.525 64.17 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 25.032 64.17 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 22.061 64.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.568 64.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 21.578 68.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.085 68.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 21.399 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.906 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 21.032 68.31 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.539 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 26.345 9.902 56.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 29.852 13.409 56.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 28.014 10.542 51.25 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 31.521 14.049 51.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 28.382 10.406 67.69 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 31.889 13.913 67.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 25.715 9.492 71.77 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 29.222 12.999 71.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 27.626 10.647 62.93 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 31.133 14.154 62.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 27.731 10.406 51.81 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 31.238 13.913 51.81 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.308 10.952 41.50 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 28.193 10.322 58.21 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.815 14.459 41.50 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 31.700 13.829 58.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 27.363 10.238 64.53 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 30.870 13.745 64.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 26.439 10.080 65.15 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 29.946 13.587 65.15 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 27.395 9.965 63.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 30.902 13.472 63.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 27.815 8.684 68.68 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 31.322 12.191 68.68 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 26.513 9.860 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 30.020 13.367 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 25.998 9.912 68.18 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 29.505 13.419 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 19.761 56.90 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.268 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.147 50.84 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.654 50.84 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.441 67.88 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.948 67.88 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.184 72.09 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.691 72.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.011 61.98 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.518 61.98 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.063 52.03 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.570 52.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.693 41.58 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.273 57.83 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.200 41.58 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.780 57.83 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.591 64.27 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.098 64.27 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.013 64.17 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.520 64.17 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.549 64.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.056 64.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.066 68.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.573 68.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.887 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.394 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.520 68.31 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.027 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 24.507 9.198 56.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.014 12.705 56.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.177 9.839 51.25 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.684 13.346 51.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.544 9.702 67.69 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.051 13.209 67.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.877 8.789 71.77 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.384 12.296 71.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.788 9.944 62.93 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.295 13.451 62.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.893 9.702 51.81 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.400 13.209 51.81 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.471 10.248 41.50 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.355 9.618 58.21 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.978 13.755 41.50 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.862 13.125 58.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.526 9.534 64.53 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.033 13.041 64.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.602 9.377 65.15 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.109 12.884 65.15 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.557 9.261 63.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.064 12.768 63.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.977 7.980 68.68 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.484 11.487 68.68 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.675 9.156 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.182 12.663 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.161 9.209 68.18 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 27.668 12.716 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 19.772 56.90 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 23.279 56.90 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 21.158 50.84 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 24.665 50.84 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 21.452 67.88 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 24.959 67.88 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 19.194 72.09 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 22.701 72.09 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 21.021 61.98 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 24.528 61.98 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 21.074 52.03 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 24.581 52.03 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.704 41.58 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 21.284 57.83 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 25.211 41.58 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 24.791 57.83 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 20.601 64.27 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 24.108 64.27 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 20.024 64.17 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 23.531 64.17 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 20.559 64.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 24.066 64.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 20.076 68.11 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 23.583 68.11 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 19.898 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 23.405 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 19.530 68.31 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 23.037 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 24.518 9.209 56.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
East Midlands 28.025 12.716 56.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 26.187 9.849 51.25 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Eastern England 29.694 13.356 51.25 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 26.555 9.713 67.69 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Merseyside & North Wales 30.062 13.220 67.69 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 23.888 8.799 71.77 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North East England 27.395 12.306 71.77 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 25.799 9.954 62.93 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North Scotland 29.306 13.461 62.93 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 25.904 9.713 51.81 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
North West England 29.411 13.220 51.81 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.481 10.259 41.50 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 26.366 9.629 58.21 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.988 13.766 41.50 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South East England 29.873 13.136 58.21 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 25.536 9.545 64.53 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South England 29.043 13.052 64.53 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 24.612 9.387 65.15 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Scotland 28.119 12.894 65.15 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 25.568 9.272 63.62 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South Wales 29.075 12.779 63.62 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 25.988 7.991 68.68 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
South West England 29.495 11.498 68.68 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 24.686 9.167 63.61 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
West Midlands 28.193 12.674 63.61 24 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 24.171 9.219 68.18 6 months £125.00 Switch to this tariff
Yorkshire 27.678 12.726 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 Oct26v2: 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 Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2 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 Oct26v2
Regions shown
13
Page type
Canonical tariff family page

How we assess Essentials Fixed 2Yr Oct26v2

  • 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