Between 1 April to 30 June 2024 the energy price cap is set at £1,690 per year for a typical household who use electricity and gas and pay by Direct Debit. This is £238 lower than the cap set between 1 January to 31 March 2024 (£1,928).
Electricity and gas unit prices and standing charges, 1 January to 30 June 2024
| Energy price cap per unit and standing charge1 January to 31 March 2024 | Energy price cap per unit and standing charge1 April to 30 June 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 28.62 pence per kWh53.35 pence daily standing charge | 24.50 pence per kWh60.10 pence daily standing charge |
| Gas | 7.42 pence per kWh29.60 pence daily standing charge | 6.04 pence per kWh 31.43 pence daily standing charge |