Electricity

Ofgem price cap — April 2026 quarter

24.5p

per kWh

Steady0% vs last week

Updated 12 June 2026

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Best price

Octopus Energy

Agile and Go tariffs can be significantly cheaper

24.5p

per kWh

4.9

British Gas

HomeCare bundles available

24.5p

per kWh

3.8

E.ON Next

Electric vehicle tariffs

24.5p

per kWh

4.2

EDF Energy

Nuclear-backed green electricity

24.5p

per kWh

4.1

Bulb / Simple Energy

100% renewable electricity

24.5p

per kWh

4.0

Prices are indicative. Always verify directly with the supplier before ordering. Some links are affiliate links.

What's good

  • Powers heat pumps, EVs and appliances
  • Green tariffs available from most suppliers
  • Smart tariffs can be significantly cheaper off-peak

What to watch

  • Most expensive heating fuel at current rates
  • Variable tariffs change with the price cap quarterly
  • High demand periods can see network charges rise

💡 Save more

  • Consider Octopus Agile or Cosy if you have an EV or heat pump
  • A smart meter is required for time-of-use tariffs
  • Solar panels + battery can offset daytime electricity costs substantially

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