Energy Price Cap

As of January 2025, the energy price cap in the UK is set at £1,738 per year for a typical household paying by direct debit for both electricity and gas, representing a 1.2% increase from the previous cap

Electricity and gas unit prices and standing charges, 1 January to 31 March 2025  

 Energy price cap per unit and standing charge1 October to 31 December 2024    Energy price cap per unit and standing charge1 January to 31 March 2025  
Electricity24.50 pence per kWh
60.99 pence daily standing charge
24.86 pence per kWh
60.97 pence daily standing charge
Gas6.24 pence per kWh 
31.66 pence daily standing charge
6.34 pence per kWh
31.65 pence daily standing charge