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The next energy price cap

Ofgem has not yet published a later cap period, so there are no forthcoming figures to show.

Nothing later than 1 October to 31 December 2026 has been published. We show no figures for a period Ofgem has not announced.

What it means for your bill

National averages say little about your home. Price the change at your own usage and region.

kWh a year
kWh a year

Your yearly cost at capped rates

£1,922

In London at your usage

Electricity now (1 October to 31 December 2026)£875
Gas now£1,047

Source: Ofgem · Period: 1 October to 31 December 2026 · Last updated: 2026-10-01

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Should you fix before the change?

A fixed deal is only better if it beats the capped rates over the whole period you would be fixed for — and cap levels beyond the published period are unknown. The fixed versus variable calculator prices a real offer against the published capped rates instead of guessing.

Common questions

Are these rates definitely going to apply?
They are the levels Ofgem has published for that period. Your own supplier sets its rates at or below the cap for default tariffs.
Why can't I compare the two periods directly?
Where VAT treatment differs between periods we say so above, because the published figures are then not like-for-like.

See whether you could pay less

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