Compare all 21 UK energy suppliers: the Big Six and beyond, ranked by tariff, price, and customer score.
All UK Energy Suppliers
Compare all 21 UK energy suppliers: the Big Six and beyond, ranked by tariff, price, and customer score.
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As well as the big names you know, we help you discover new brands that can offer you more.
The Big Six Energy Suppliers in the UK (2026)
The term 'Big Six' refers to the six largest providers by market share. The group has changed significantly since 2019: npower merged into E.ON and SSE's domestic customers moved to OVO Energy.
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Big Six Supplier Profiles
A closer look at each major UK energy supplier: what they do best and where they sit in the market.
Octopus Energy
UK's largest electricity supplier (24% market share). Known for Agile, Tracker, and Cosy tariffs. Consistently highest customer satisfaction of any major supplier.
British Gas
UK's largest gas supplier, established 200+ years ago. Offers PeakSave (50% off Sundays), Hive smart home ecosystem, and broad boiler cover packages.
E.ON Next
Absorbed npower in 2021. Invested over £3.5bn in UK renewables since 2009. 100% renewable electricity across all tariffs with flexible fixed-rate deals.
OVO Energy
Acquired SSE's 1.5M domestic customers in 2020. Integrates carbon tracking and smart home automation. 100% renewable electricity as standard.
EDF Energy
French state-owned. UK's largest zero-carbon electricity generator via nuclear fleet and offshore wind. Competitive fixed tariffs for smart meter customers.
ScottishPower
Spanish-owned (Iberdrola). Generates 100% of own electricity from wind farms. Particularly cost-competitive in Scotland and Northern England.
Smaller & Independent UK Energy Suppliers
Independent & Specialist Suppliers
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Business Energy Suppliers UK
Not all suppliers serve both homes and businesses. The UK business market is served by around 35 licensed suppliers in 2026, including mid-market and industrial-only providers.
Big Five Business Suppliers
British Gas Business, EDF Energy, E.ON Next, ScottishPower, and OVO/SSE Energy Solutions.
Cheapest-Tier Suppliers (2026)
Yu Energy, SEFE Energy, Pozitive Energy, and Crown Gas & Power.
Renewable Business Specialists
Ørsted, Drax, Bryt Energy, and Good Energy Business.
Bundle Providers
Utility Warehouse Business: energy, broadband, and mobile on one bill.
Not Price-Cap Protected
Business energy contracts are not protected by Ofgem's price cap. Prices are negotiated directly between supplier and customer, so comparison and renewal timing are critical to cost management.
UK Energy Price Cap: October to December 2026
Do big energy suppliers offer better value than smaller ones?
Current Price Cap Rates (October to December 2026)
National averages for England, Scotland and Wales, published by Ofgem on 26 August 2026. Regional rates differ. Electricity VAT is 0% from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
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Fixed vs Variable Tariffs: Which Is Better in 2026?
Our recommendation: if a fixed deal is priced more than 3 to 5% below the current price cap with no exit fee, it is worth taking.
Fixed Rate
Unit rate locked for 12 to 24 months. Protected from price cap rises. Usually £30 to £75 per fuel exit fee. Best for budget-conscious households expecting prices to rise.
Standard Variable (SVT)
Rate follows the Ofgem price cap quarterly. The October–December 2026 typical dual-fuel Direct Debit figure is £1,723/year. No exit fees. Best for flexibility.
Green Energy Suppliers UK
Green does not always mean expensive. Octopus Energy's standard tariff is both cheap and 100% renewable-backed. Here is what to check.
REGO Certificates
Proof your electricity comes from renewable sources. Look for REGO-backed tariffs, available from Octopus, E.ON, and 100Green at no premium.
Green Gas Certification
Biomethane backed by Green Gas Certificates from REA. Rarer than green electricity, offered by Ecotricity and Good Energy.
Additionality
Does your spend fund new renewable generation or just buy existing certificates? The best green tariffs invest directly in new wind, solar, and hydro capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions: UK Energy Suppliers
How many energy suppliers are there in the UK?
There are 21 licensed energy suppliers serving domestic customers in the UK as of March 2025, according to Ofgem. The number fell sharply after the 2021 energy crisis, when over 30 smaller suppliers exited the market.
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