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North Eastern England energy rates

Official Ofgem capped rates for North Eastern England, on a direct debit single-rate meter, with the GB comparison and what it costs at your usage.

Electricity unit rate25.46p per kWh
Electricity standing charge61.58p a day
Gas unit rate7.92p per kWh
Gas standing charge29.79p a day
Both standing charges over a year£334
GB average electricity rate26.32p per kWh
North Eastern England vs GB average−0.86p per kWh
Rank among the 14 regions2 of 14 (1 = cheapest)

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

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What North Eastern England rates cost you

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p/kWh

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p/day

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kWh a year

Your electricity cost for a year

£875

About £73 a month

Energy used£718
Standing charge (365 days)£157
Same usage at the London benchmark£875
This is the official benchmark cost for London. Enter your own unit rate above to see how your tariff compares.

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

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Earlier periods we hold

  • 1 July to 30 September 2026: 25.22p per kWh, 64.29p a day

Common questions

Why are North Eastern England rates different from elsewhere?
Network and distribution costs vary by region, and Ofgem sets the cap region by region to reflect that.
Do these rates include Economy 7?
No. The figures shown are for a single-rate meter. The Economy 7 calculator handles day and night rates separately.

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