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Energy prices by region

Compare the price cap rates for gas and electricity in every region of England, Scotland and Wales, see what a typical home pays in each, and find the tariffs for your area.

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Price cap rates in every region

Ofgem's price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026, Direct Debit and single-rate meters, ordered from the lowest to the highest typical yearly cost.

RegionElectricity unitElectricity standingGas unitGas standingTypical yearly cost
1.East Midlands25.36p51.45p/day7.82p29.41p/day£1,672.04
2.North Western England26.49p45.68p/day7.86p29.81p/day£1,684.49
3.London26.60p42.92p/day8.15p30.20p/day£1,706.14
4.West Midlands25.60p57.23p/day7.90p29.71p/day£1,707.83
5.Eastern England26.61p51.84p/day7.91p29.34p/day£1,713.01
6.Northern Scotland26.35p55.14p/day7.87p29.87p/day£1,716.69
7.Southern England26.47p47.81p/day8.17p29.16p/day£1,718.84
8.North Eastern England25.46p61.58p/day7.92p29.79p/day£1,722.40
9.Yorkshire25.60p61.67p/day7.90p29.77p/day£1,724.26
10.Southern Scotland26.11p61.41p/day7.87p29.89p/day£1,733.65
11.South Eastern England26.88p52.32p/day8.05p29.26p/day£1,734.52
12.Southern Wales26.55p55.41p/day8.09p29.96p/day£1,743.90
13.South Western England26.58p55.58p/day8.12p29.31p/day£1,745.75
14.Merseyside and Northern Wales27.86p67.66p/day7.91p30.08p/day£1,804.70
Great Britain average26.32p54.83p/day7.97p29.68p/day£1,723.61

Typical yearly cost uses Ofgem's medium usage of 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year. Unit rates are per kWh and include VAT. Source: Ofgem price cap rates (opens in a new tab)

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Why energy prices differ between regions

Great Britain is split into 14 electricity regions, each with its own network company. The cost of running those networks — and getting gas and electricity to homes — is different in each one, so Ofgem sets separate price cap rates per region.

The biggest gap is usually the daily standing charge, which you pay whatever you use. That means the region you live in matters more for small homes and low users, while unit rates matter more for homes that use a lot of energy.

How to find your region

Your region follows your local electricity network, not your council or postcode area, so homes near a boundary can be in a neighbouring region. Check your bill, or enter your postcode in the Energy Networks Association's network operator finder.

Frequently asked questions

Why do energy prices vary by region?

Mostly because the cost of running the local electricity and gas networks differs across Great Britain. Ofgem sets separate price cap rates for each of the 14 electricity regions, and the difference shows up mainly in the daily standing charge.

How do I find my energy region?

Your region is set by your local electricity network, not your council. Your bill usually names it, or you can enter your postcode in the Energy Networks Association's network operator finder.

Which region has the cheapest energy?

At the current price cap rates, East Midlands has the lowest typical yearly cost (£1,672.04) and Merseyside and Northern Wales the highest (£1,804.70), for a home using 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year and paying by Direct Debit.

Is Northern Ireland included?

No. The Ofgem price cap covers England, Scotland and Wales only. Northern Ireland's energy market is regulated separately by the Utility Regulator.

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Price cap figures come from Ofgem and apply to default tariffs paid by Direct Debit on a single-rate meter. Supplier tariffs are dated snapshots of suppliers' own pages, last checked 9 November 2026, not live prices. Confirm rates and terms with the supplier before you switch. CompareDirect is not a credit broker and gives no financial advice.

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