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Ofgem Price Cap
Typical dual-fuel Direct Debit
Electricity unit rate
Per kWh, 0% VAT
Gas unit rate
Per kWh, includes 5% VAT
Next Ofgem announcement
Cap for January–March 2027
The middle row is Ofgem's October–December 2026 typical dual-fuel Direct Debit (2,500 kWh electricity / 9,500 kWh gas). Low and high rows are illustrative, not official cap totals. Your saving depends on your postcode and current tariff.
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Not every tariff suits every household. Understanding the 6 main tariff types takes under 3 minutes and could save you hundreds of pounds every year.
Locks your unit rate and standing charge for 12, 18, or 24 months. Your rate does not rise even if Ofgem increases the price cap. Exit fees apply (typically £50 to £100 per fuel) if you leave early. Best for: households who want price certainty and want to beat the next price cap rise.
The default tariff when a fixed deal expires. The unit rate follows the Ofgem price cap, which changes every quarter. No exit fees, but you pay the capped rate. Best for: short-term flexibility only.
Both your gas and electricity come from one supplier on one bill. Dual fuel deals are sometimes, but not always, cheaper than two separate contracts. Switch compares both options and shows you the true combined cost. Best for: simplicity and potential small discount.
Green tariffs match your electricity with energy from certified renewable sources, wind, solar, and hydro. 100% renewable electricity tariffs are widely available. Fully green gas (biomethane) is rarer and more expensive. Best for: environmentally conscious households.
Requires you to top up a smart card, key, or token before using energy. These tariffs cost about £180/year more than direct debit tariffs. Switching away from prepayment is possible. Ask your supplier to install a credit meter at no cost if you have good payment history.
Charges different rates at different times of day. Economy 7 offers 7 hours of cheaper overnight electricity, useful for storage heaters or EV charging. Smart ToU tariffs (e.g. Octopus Agile) update rates every 30 minutes. Best for: EV owners and off-peak users. Requires a SMETS2 smart meter.
Source: Ofgem published price cap levels. April–June 2026 at £1,641 is historical.
Slight wholesale increase as winter demand pushed prices up marginally.
Minor cost adjustments. Broadly stable through the winter months.
Historical. Green levy removal plus a wholesale fall. Down 6.6% on the previous quarter.
Published quarter, now past. Up £22 on April–June.
Typical dual-fuel Direct Debit. Up 4% / £60 on July–September. Published 26 August 2026.
Comparing and switching energy on Switch takes under 5 minutes. Your supply is never cut off. Your new supplier handles the transfer entirely.
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Confirm your deal. Switch notifies your new supplier. Transfer completes within 5 working days under the Energy Switch Guarantee. 14-day cooling-off included. You never contact your old supplier.
Switch compares tariffs from over 30 Ofgem-licenced UK energy suppliers, including the Big Six and challenger brands. All suppliers on Switch are regulated by Ofgem, meaning your supply and any credit balance are protected if a supplier fails.
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56% of UK homes now have a smart meter. They eliminate estimated bills and enable time-of-use tariffs.
May lose smart function with some suppliers after switching. Ask your new supplier if they support SMETS1 before you confirm.
Retains full smart functionality with all Ofgem-licenced suppliers. No action needed. Works automatically after any switch.
No smart functionality. Submit readings manually. Request a free SMETS2 installation from your new supplier when you switch.
Switching to a cheaper tariff reduces your unit rate. These 5 government and supplier schemes provide additional support if you are on a low income, in fuel poverty, or eligible due to disability or age.
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Switching tariff is the single highest-impact action. These 8 additional steps cut consumption and reduce your bill further, saving a further £100 to £350 per year on average.
Lowering from 80°C saves ~£112/year (Carbon Trust).
Cold spots mean your boiler works harder, using more gas.
Models like Hive or Nest save ~£75/year by learning your schedule.
Uses 40% less electricity per wash cycle.
Costs under £20 in materials, saves ~£45/year.
Uses 90% less electricity than halogen, saves ~£40/year.
Running dishwasher and washing machine after 11pm saves 30 to 50% on those loads.
Prevents estimated overbilling; most common cause of unexpected high bills.
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