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Southern Wales energy rates

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

Electricity unit rate26.33p per kWh
Electricity standing charge57.84p a day
Gas unit rate7.42p per kWh
Gas standing charge29.30p a day
Both standing charges over a year£318
GB average electricity rate26.11p per kWh
Southern Wales vs GB average+0.22p per kWh
Rank among the 14 regions7 of 14 (1 = cheapest)
Electricity from 1 October to 31 December 202626.55p per kWh
Change per kWh+0.22p
New standing charge55.41p a day

Source: Ofgem · Period: 1 July to 30 September 2026 · Last updated: 2026-09-13

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What Southern Wales 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£711
Standing charge (365 days)£163
Same usage at the London benchmark£875
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Source: Ofgem · Period: 1 July to 30 September 2026 · Last updated: 2026-09-13

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Common questions

Why are Southern Wales 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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