UK Energy Price Cap Today
Updated: 1 January 2026 · Source: Ofgem
Current value
£666/year
Change
▲ £311.34 since last update
Quarterly
Ofgem’s price cap limits unit rates and standing charges suppliers can charge on default tariffs.
Quick facts
- Unit: gbp_per_year
- Update frequency: Quarterly
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Trend
Last 12 updates
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Only one update is available so far.
| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | £666/year | ▲ £311.34 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £355/year | ▼ £100.12 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £455/year | ▲ £143.86 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £311/year | ▼ £355.09 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £666/year | ▲ £311.34 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £355/year | ▼ £100.12 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £455/year | ▲ £143.86 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £311/year | ▼ £355.09 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £666/year | ▲ £311.34 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £355/year | ▼ £100.12 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £455/year | ▲ £143.86 since last update |
| 1 January 2026 | £311/year | — |
Key takeaways
What changed
▲ £311.34 since last update
Why it matters
This number can affect household costs, borrowing, and planning.
What to watch
Look for future releases and category drivers behind the change.
FAQ
Ofgem’s price cap limits unit rates and standing charges suppliers can charge on default tariffs.
It is updated quarterly when new data is released.
Source: Ofgem.