What’s changing?
- From 1 October to 31 December 2025, the energy price cap is going up by around 2%.
- For a typical household (using both gas and electricity and paying by Direct Debit), bills will rise by about £2.93 a month, or £35.14 a year.
What does the price cap mean?
The price cap sets the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge for:
- Each unit of gas or electricity you use (measured in kilowatt hours – kWh).
- The daily standing charge (the fixed fee you pay each day, no matter how much energy you use).
New price cap rates (1 Oct – 31 Dec 2025)
- Electricity: 26.35p per kWh + 53.68p daily standing charge.
- Gas: 6.29p per kWh + 34.03p daily standing charge.
⚠️ Your actual bill depends on how much energy your household uses, the type of meter you have, and where you live.
What’s next? The next review will cover 1 January – 31 March 2026, and Ofgem will announce the new rates by 25 November 2025.
