Bills
What will your energy bill actually be?
Estimate your annual cost under the current Ofgem price cap.
Energy bill estimator
Estimate your annual bill under the current Ofgem price cap (Jul–Sep 2026)
Electricity
£861
/year
Gas
£802
/year
Estimated total
£1,664
£139/month
Uses the Ofgem price cap for 1 July–30 September 2026 (Direct Debit, England/Scotland/Wales average): electricity 26.11p/kWh + 57.19p/day standing charge; gas 7.33p/kWh + 29.04p/day standing charge. Defaults are Ofgem's typical household use (2,500 kWh electricity, 9,500 kWh gas/year). Actual costs vary by region, tariff, and payment method.
The energy price cap limits what suppliers can charge per unit of energy and per day of standing charge — it doesn't cap your total bill, which still depends on how much you actually use. Ofgem reviews the cap every three months (January, April, July, October), so these figures shift regularly. The standing charge is fixed daily regardless of usage, which is why low-usage households often feel it makes up a disproportionate share of their bill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current Ofgem price cap?
For July–September 2026, electricity is capped at 26.11p per kWh plus a 57.19p daily standing charge, and gas at 7.33p per kWh plus a 29.04p daily standing charge.
Does the price cap limit my total bill?
No — it limits the price per unit and the standing charge, not your total bill, which still depends on how much energy you actually use.