Energy Prices in Southern Scotland: Price Cap Rates

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Price cap rates in Southern Scotland

Ofgem's price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026, for default tariffs paid by Direct Debit on a single-rate meter. The cap limits the rates, not your total bill.

Fuel	Unit rate	Daily standing charge	GB average unit rate	GB average standing charge
Electricity	26.11p/kWh	61.41p/day	26.32p/kWh	54.83p/day
Gas	7.87p/kWh	29.89p/day	7.97p/kWh	29.68p/day

Typical yearly cost in Southern Scotland

£1,733.65

Great Britain average

£1,723.61

Rank out of 14 regions

10th lowest

Typical yearly cost uses Ofgem's medium usage of 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year, worked out from the rates above. Source: Ofgem price cap rates (opens in a new tab). A benchmark, not a supplier quote. Compare all regions.

Areas covered

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Ayrshire, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Boundaries follow the electricity network, not council borders.

Electricity network

SP Energy Networks runs the local network. Not sure of your region? Use the Energy Networks Association postcode finder (opens in a new tab).

Power cut?

Call 105 free from any phone. It connects you to SP Energy Networks, not your energy supplier.

Compare energy tariffs in Southern Scotland

Choose your region, fuel and payment method. We show Ofgem’s price cap rates as a benchmark, then the verified supplier tariffs that match the same region and payment method.

Region

Ofgem benchmarks cover Great Britain only — England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland has a separate energy market and isn’t included in these results.

Fuel

Or see our gas comparison and electricity comparison.

Payment method

Only Direct Debit rates are in our data. Prepayment and pay-on-receipt-of-bill rates differ.

Annual usage (optional)

Electricity, kWh a year

Gas, kWh a year

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Ofgem price cap benchmark

Southern Scotland

Region: Southern Scotland
Payment method: Direct Debit
Meter basis: Single-rate credit meter
Effective period: 1 October to 31 December 2026

Fuel	Unit rate	Standing charge
Electricity	26.11p/kWh	61.41p/day
Gas	7.87p/kWh	29.89p/day

A benchmark, not a supplier quote: the most a supplier can charge per unit and per day on a default (standard variable) tariff covered by the cap. Rates include VAT. Source: Ofgem, effective 1 October to 31 December 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Verified supplier tariffs

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4 tariffs match Southern Scotland, Direct Debit · enter your usage to see estimated costs

Co-op Energy
Co-op 12M Fixed November 2026
Fixed term: 12 months
Fuel Unit rate Standing charge Exit fee
Electricity 30.09p/kWh 60.69p/day £50.00
Gas 9.73p/kWh 28.93p/day £50.00
Eligibility: Single-rate domestic tariff; not prepayment. Address, meter and supplier eligibility apply; your bill depends on usage.
Exit fees are charged per fuel if you leave before the fixed term ends.
Checked 9 November 2026 · Co-op Energy website (opens in a new tab)
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Co-op Energy
Co-op 18M Fixed November 2026
Fixed term: 18 months
Fuel Unit rate Standing charge Exit fee
Electricity 28.83p/kWh 60.69p/day £75.00
Gas 9.55p/kWh 28.93p/day £75.00
Eligibility: Single-rate domestic tariff; not prepayment. Address, meter and supplier eligibility apply; your bill depends on usage.
Exit fees are charged per fuel if you leave before the fixed term ends.
Checked 9 November 2026 · Co-op Energy website (opens in a new tab)
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Octopus Energy
Octopus 12M Fixed November 2026
Fixed term: 12 months
Fuel Unit rate Standing charge Exit fee
Electricity 30.09p/kWh 60.69p/day £50.00
Gas 9.73p/kWh 28.93p/day £50.00
Eligibility: Single-rate domestic tariff; not prepayment. Address, meter and supplier eligibility apply; your bill depends on usage.
Exit fees are charged per fuel if you leave before the fixed term ends.
Checked 9 November 2026 · Octopus Energy website (opens in a new tab)
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Octopus Energy
Octopus 18M Fixed November 2026
Fixed term: 18 months
Fuel Unit rate Standing charge Exit fee
Electricity 28.83p/kWh 60.69p/day £75.00
Gas 9.55p/kWh 28.93p/day £75.00
Eligibility: Single-rate domestic tariff; not prepayment. Address, meter and supplier eligibility apply; your bill depends on usage.
Exit fees are charged per fuel if you leave before the fixed term ends.
Checked 9 November 2026 · Octopus Energy website (opens in a new tab)
Get a quote from Octopus Energy (opens in a new tab)

Fuel	Unit rate	Standing charge	Exit fee
Electricity	30.09p/kWh	60.69p/day	£50.00
Gas	9.73p/kWh	28.93p/day	£50.00

Fuel	Unit rate	Standing charge	Exit fee
Electricity	28.83p/kWh	60.69p/day	£75.00
Gas	9.55p/kWh	28.93p/day	£75.00

Fuel	Unit rate	Standing charge	Exit fee
Electricity	30.09p/kWh	60.69p/day	£50.00
Gas	9.73p/kWh	28.93p/day	£50.00

Fuel	Unit rate	Standing charge	Exit fee
Electricity	28.83p/kWh	60.69p/day	£75.00
Gas	9.55p/kWh	28.93p/day	£75.00

Estimates use the rates displayed: annual kWh × unit rate, plus 365 days × standing charge, converted from pence to pounds. Gas and electricity are worked out separately, then added together. Variable rates can change each quarter. Exit fees, discounts or credits are included only where explicitly shown. Rates shown to two decimal places.

Other suppliers — quote needed

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How energy prices work in Southern Scotland

Gas and electricity bills have two parts: a unit rate for each kWh you use and a daily standing charge you pay whatever you use. Both are set region by region, so homes in Southern Scotland pay the Southern Scotland rates rather than a national average.

On a standard variable tariff, Ofgem's price cap sets the most your supplier can charge per unit and per day. It changes every three months, so your bill can go up or down even if you never switch.

Homes in Southern Scotland

Many homes in Glasgow and Edinburgh are tenement flats. Flats usually use less energy than houses, so the daily standing charge makes up a bigger share of the bill.

Our free energy calculators help if you only know your meter readings or your monthly payment, and the fixed vs variable calculator compares a fixed deal with the price cap for your own usage.

Help with energy bills in Southern Scotland

If you're struggling to pay, contact your supplier first — it must work with you on an affordable payment plan. You may qualify for the Warm Home Discount or your supplier's hardship fund, and you can join your supplier's Priority Services Register if you're older, disabled or have a health condition. Our winter energy saving guide lists practical ways to use less.

Frequently asked questions

Which areas are in the Southern Scotland energy region?

Ofgem's Southern Scotland region mainly covers Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife, Ayrshire, the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway. Its local electricity network is run by SP Energy Networks. Region boundaries follow the electricity network rather than council borders, so homes near an edge can fall in a neighbouring region — your bill shows which one you're in.

Why are energy prices different in Southern Scotland?

Each region has its own price cap rates, mostly because the cost of running and maintaining the local electricity and gas networks differs. In Southern Scotland the electricity standing charge is 61.41p a day, higher than the Great Britain average of 54.83p.

What does a typical home pay for energy in Southern Scotland?

At the current price cap rates, a home using 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay about £1,733.65 a year in Southern Scotland, paying by Direct Debit. Your own bill depends on how much energy you use.

Can I get a cheaper deal than the price cap in Southern Scotland?

Sometimes. Fixed tariffs can cost more or less than the price cap depending on when you switch and how much you use. Enter your usage in the comparison above to see each tariff's yearly cost next to the price cap for your region.

Who do I call in a power cut?

Call 105 — it's free from landlines and mobiles across England, Scotland and Wales, and puts you through to your local network operator, which in Southern Scotland is SP Energy Networks. Your energy supplier doesn't fix power cuts.

Energy prices in other regions

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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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