The TL;DR
From 1 October to 31 December 2026, the price cap is £1,723 a year for a typical household paying by direct debit — up 4%. Electricity is capped at 26.32p per kWh with a 54.83p daily standing charge.
The detail
- The cap limits the rates, not your bill — use more and you pay more.
- Gas is 7.97p per kWh with a 29.68p daily standing charge.
- The next change is on 1 January 2027.
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Your 5-minute move
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Receipts · checked 9 November 2026
- Ofgem — Price cap unit rates and standing charges — 1 Oct–31 Dec 2026