E.ON Next Fixed Tariff October 2026

As of 8 October 2026, Ofgem’s dual-fuel Direct Debit price cap is £1,723 through 31 December 2026.

E.ON Next sells Next Fixed 12m and Next Fixed 24m, plus the Next Pledge tracker. Compare your postcode before you lock in. Enter your postcode on MoneySuperMarket, about 2 minutes.

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Comparing an E.ON Next fixed tariff with the October 2026 price cap

Should you fix with E.ON Next or stay under the price cap?

Last updated: Thursday 8 October 2026 (Europe/London).
By: Switch Editorial Team, Switch Squid Ltd
As of 8 October 2026, Ofgem’s dual-fuel Direct Debit price cap is £1,723 a year for a typical household from 1 October to 31 December 2026. E.ON Next sells two fixed tariffs, Next Fixed 12m and Next Fixed 24m, alongside its Next Pledge tracker, which stays below the cap.
An E.ON Next fix is worth taking only if the full quote for your postcode beats staying on a standard variable tariff under the cap, after exit fees. Compare the market before you lock in. We may earn a commission if you buy through MoneySuperMarket via our link.
Sources (checked 8 October 2026): E.ON Next tariffs, E.ON Next price cap explainer, E.ON Next price cap predictions, Ofgem price cap, Octopus Energy tariffs, MoneySuperMarket energy comparison.
Ofgem announced the £1,723 figure on 26 August 2026. It is based on typical use of 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year. The cap limits unit rates and standing charges on default tariffs. It does not cap your total bill if you use more than typical.
A fix locks your unit rates for 12 or 24 months. That helps if the January 2027 cap rises: E.ON Next’s own forecast on 5 October 2026 put it at £2,088, though E.ON Next rates that forecast as low confidence. A fix can look expensive if wholesale prices fall and variable rates drop.

E.ON Next tariffs in October 2026

From E.ON Next’s tariff pages, checked 8 October 2026. Unit rates vary by region, meter and payment method, so get a postcode quote rather than relying on a single national p/kWh.

TariffTypeExit fee if you change supplierGood to know
Next Fixed 12mFixed for 12 months£50 per fuelOnline account management required. Cheaper by Direct Debit.
Next Fixed 24mFixed for 24 months£100 per fuelE.ON Next’s lead fix on its homepage in October 2026.
Next Pledge12-month tracker below the Ofgem cap£25 per fuelAround £50 a year below the cap for a typical dual-fuel home. Moves when the cap moves.
Next FlexStandard variableNonePriced in line with the Ofgem cap. Where you land after a fix finishes.
Next Drive SmartEV tariff, fixed 12 monthsNone8.1p/kWh for the whole home from midnight to 6am. Needs a compatible EV and smart meter.
Next PumpedHeat pump tariff, fixed 12 monthsNoneCheaper electricity from 10pm to 6am for air source heat pumps.
Next Smart SaverSmart time-of-use, fixedNoneCheaper off-peak and super off-peak electricity. Needs a smart meter and half-hourly data.

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Which E.ON Next tariff suits you in October 2026?

Match the tariff to how you want to handle the £1,723 cap. Live prices depend on your postcode.

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Next Fixed 12m

One year of fixed unit rates and a £50 per fuel exit fee. Suits people who want certainty through winter without a long commitment.

2

Next Fixed 24m

Two years of fixed unit rates and a £100 per fuel exit fee. Suits people who expect prices to rise and plan to stay put.

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Next Pledge

A tracker priced below the cap, with a £25 per fuel exit fee. Suits people who want to follow the cap down as well as up.

4

Next Drive Smart / Next Pumped

Time-of-use electricity for EV and heat-pump homes. No exit fees. Check the terms for your meter and kit.

See an E.ON Next fix for your postcode

Whether a fix beats the £1,723 cap depends on your region and usage. Compare whole-of-market quotes, including E.ON Next, before you lock in. Enter your postcode on MoneySuperMarket, about 2 minutes.
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Renewing as an existing E.ON Next customer

If your E.ON Next fix is coming to an end, you will usually be moved to Next Flex, the standard variable tariff, unless you choose something else. E.ON Next lists renewal tariffs for existing customers in your online account, and you may be able to move to Next Pledge from your dashboard.
Under Ofgem rules, exit fees do not apply in the last 49 days of a fixed term. That is the window to compare your E.ON Next renewal options with a whole-of-market quote, so you can stay or switch without a penalty.
Next Pledge lets you move to another E.ON Next tariff at any time without an exit fee. Leaving E.ON Next altogether costs £25 per fuel on Pledge, £50 per fuel on Next Fixed 12m and £100 per fuel on Next Fixed 24m.
E.ON Next customers can also get money off home energy tech: up to £200 off a heat pump, £200 off solar panels and batteries, and £30 off an EV charger (E.ON Next terms apply, checked 8 October 2026).

Coming to the end of an E.ON Next tariff?

What to check before you renew or switch.

Your situationExit fee?What to do
On Next Flex (variable)NoCompare now. You can move to a fix or another supplier at any time.
Last 49 days of a fixNo, under Ofgem rulesCompare your renewal offer with the wider market before rolling onto Next Flex.
Mid-way through Next Fixed 12m or 24mYes, £50 or £100 per fuelWork out the annual saving minus the exit fee. Switch only if you come out ahead.
On Next Pledge£25 per fuel to leave E.ON NextMoving to another E.ON Next tariff has no exit fee.

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E.ON Next vs Octopus

E.ON Next and Octopus Energy both sell fixed, tracker and variable tariffs, plus EV and heat-pump options. Octopus fixes run for 12 or 18 months. E.ON Next fixes run for 12 or 24 months, so E.ON Next suits people who want a longer lock-in.
On trackers, E.ON Next’s Next Pledge stays below the Ofgem cap and changes when the cap changes. The Octopus Tracker moves daily with wholesale prices, which is more transparent but more exposed to short-term swings.
E.ON Next says it was rated the #1 ‘Big Six’ supplier for customer service by Citizens Advice in Q2 2026. Neither brand is automatically cheaper for every postcode, so compare both on the same kWh figures.

E.ON Next vs Octopus at a glance

From each supplier’s tariff pages, checked 8 October 2026. This is not a price ranking. Compare the same usage for your postcode.

E.ON NextOctopus Energy
Fixed tariffsNext Fixed 12m and 24mFixed Octopus, 12 or 18 months
TrackerNext Pledge, below the Ofgem capOctopus Tracker, daily wholesale-linked rates
VariableNext Flex, no exit feesFlexible Octopus, no exit fees
EV tariffNext Drive Smart, 8.1p/kWh midnight to 6amIntelligent Octopus Go
Heat pump tariffNext PumpedCosy Octopus

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Check E.ON Next against the rest of the market

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E.ON Next at a glance: October 2026

5M

Homes supplied

E.ON Next figure, October 2026

4.5 / 5

Trustpilot score

237,805 reviews shown on eonnext.com, 8 Oct 2026

#1

‘Big Six’ customer service

Citizens Advice, Q2 2026 (E.ON Next claim)

£1,723

Ofgem cap, Oct to Dec 2026

Typical dual-fuel Direct Debit household

E.ON Next: honest pros and cons

What E.ON Next does well, and what to watch.

Pros

Choice of 12-month and 24-month fixes

Next Pledge tracker priced below the Ofgem cap

EV, heat pump and smart time-of-use tariffs with no exit fees

Rated #1 ‘Big Six’ supplier for customer service by Citizens Advice in Q2 2026, according to E.ON Next

Discounts on heat pumps, solar panels, batteries and EV chargers for customers

Cons

Exit fees on fixes: £50 per fuel on 12 months, £100 per fuel on 24 months

A fix is not always the cheapest quote in a whole-of-market comparison

Next Flex customers pay in line with the Ofgem cap, with no automatic loyalty discount

Smart and EV tariffs need the right meter and kit

E.ON Next customer service: contact details

Contact methodDetailsAvailable
Phone (general)0808 501 5200Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 9am to 4pm
Smart meter booking0808 501 5266Office hours
Emailhi@eonnext.comResponse within 5 working days
Live chatVia eonnext.com accountOffice hours
Gas emergency0800 111 999 (National Gas)24/7
Power cut105 (Great Britain)24/7

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How to compare an E.ON Next fix

You compare home energy on MoneySuperMarket. Have your annual kWh from a recent bill to hand.

1

Compare

Enter your postcode and usage. E.ON Next appears alongside other suppliers, ranked by estimated annual cost.

2

Choose

Pick the tariff whose quote beats staying on the cap after exit fees. Check the fix length and exit fee before you confirm.

3

Switch

Your new supplier handles the switch. It can take up to five working days, with a 14-day cooling-off period. Take a meter reading on switch day.

E.ON Next fixed tariff questions

What are E.ON Next’s current fixed rates?

In October 2026 E.ON Next sells Next Fixed 12m and Next Fixed 24m. E.ON Next does not publish one national price: unit rates and standing charges depend on your region, meter and payment method, and paying by Direct Debit is cheaper. Enter your postcode on a comparison to see the exact rates for your home.

Is an E.ON Next fixed tariff a good deal in October 2026?

What is the best E.ON Next tariff for existing customers?

Why does my E.ON Next bill feel expensive?

What exit fees does E.ON Next charge?

What is the Next Pledge tariff?

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