Energy price cap. Price cap - What you need to know

Good news! On 1st April the price cap will fall. We’ll be in touch to let you know what this means for you. If you still haven't chosen a fixed tariff, you can beat the current and next price cap rates with our fixed energy tariff.

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The April 2024 rates

The table below shows the new price cap rates for pay on receipt payments. The rates you pay will differ by region so see the exact rates you'll pay on standard variable tariff enter your postcode and the rates will appear.

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April 2024 price cap rates

Gas standing charge
32.025p
Gas unit rate
6.358p
Electricity standing charge
65.878p
Electricity unit rate
25.787p
Direct Debit

The table below shows the new price cap rates for Direct Debit payments. The rates you pay will differ by region so see the exact rates you'll pay on standard variable tariff enter your postcode and the rates will appear.

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April 2024 price cap rates

Gas standing charge
31.426p
Gas unit rate
6.041p
Electricity standing charge
60.098p
Electricity unit rate
24.499p
Pay As You Go

The table below shows the new price cap rates for Pay As You Go payments. The rates you pay will differ by region so see the exact rates you'll pay on standard variable tariff enter your postcode and the rates will appear.

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April 2024 price cap rates

Gas standing charge
33.308p
Gas unit rate
7.231p
Electricity standing charge
55.506p
Electricity unit rate
28.164p

What you need to know

What is the price cap?

The energy price cap is set by Ofgem every January, April, July and October. It places a maximum amount you'll pay per unit of energy you use, and the daily standing charge that covers the distribution cost of getting gas and electricity to your home.

The amount of energy you use at home determines how much you pay in bills.

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We use your meter readings to create your bills. If we don't receive readings from you, the system will make estimates based on typical energy use, which could result in a higher bill than necessary.

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When will my Direct Debit change?

Your Direct Debit amount does not adjust automatically when tariff prices change.

Price cap rates are falling, but we may increase your Direct Debit payments to match the cost of your ongoing average energy use. Also, if your account has a negative balance, we may increase your payments to get your account back to a positive balance.

Changes to Direct Debit

When will my prepay meter prices change

Electricity Key Meters

If you have a meter that you top up with a key at Payzone or Post Office, to get the new prices you need to top up on or after 1st April. Your meter will have the new prices once you've put the key back in your meter.

Pay as you go Smart meters

We know that some of our smart meters won't get the new prices no matter how much we try.  If we can't fix yours after three months, we'll send you a cheque for anything you've been overcharged.

Smart Energy Monitors

Some Smart Energy Monitors (SEM) won't update with the new prices, so the estimated cost of energy they show will be wrong.  Don't worry though, bills and direct debits will be charged on the new prices and we will keep trying to fix your SEM.

What you can do to manage energy costs

Reduce your usage to save energy and money on bills.

The price cap limits the unit rates and standing charges, not your annual energy cost.

Here are some energy-saving steps you can take right away to improve the energy efficiency of your home without spending a penny.

Energy saving tips

New fixed tariff Lock in your energy prices

Prices for our fixed energy tariff are cheaper than April’s price cap. Check out all our available tariffs in your online account.

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If you're having trouble paying your bills

We don't want people to stop using electricity or heating their homes if you can't afford it. Please let us know if you find yourself needing financial support.

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