Energy price cap changes
The energy price cap increased by 2% in October 2025. This only impacts unit rates and standing charges.
What is a unit rate?
- The unit rate is how much you pay for what you use
- Your standing charge is a fixed amount you pay every day
- Your energy bill is made up of both these figures
The average standing charge for gas and electricity is £320 a year, or £27 a month.
What does the new energy price cap mean for my bill?
How much you pay for your total bill depends on what you use and how you pay.
For example:
Monthly direct debit
The unit rate cap is rising to £1,755 a year, which is £146 a month.
This means your total monthly bill could be £173 if the standing rate is £27.
Prepayment
The unit rate cap is rising to £1,707, which is £142 a month.
This means your total bill could be £169 if the standing rate is £27.
Pay as you go
The cap is rising to £1,890, which is £158 a month.
This means your total monthly bill could be £185 if the standing rate is £27.
Prepare for these changes by:
Owing money to an energy company is called ‘being in arrears’.
Energy bills are ‘priority bills’ because missing or late payments have consequences.
We can help you make a payment plan to avoid being disconnected.
We can also suggest ways to write off your debts if you cannot pay arrears. Get debt help online now.
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