Energy price cap in Eastern England
In Eastern England a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,713 a year by Direct Debit (October to December 2026), ▼ 0.6% vs the Great Britain average. Check your own usage below.
Rates by payment method, October to December 2026
| Payment | Elec p/kWh | Elec p/day | Gas p/kWh | Gas p/day | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Debit | 26.61p | 51.84p | 7.91p | 29.34p | £1,713 |
| Standard credit | 28.11p | 60.62p | 8.34p | 37.50p | £1,853 |
| Prepayment | 25.80p | 51.84p | 7.68p | 29.34p | £1,671 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 25.17p/kWh, standing charge 51.95p/day.
Change from July to September 2026
Your bill under the price capDefaults are Ofgem's typical medium usage (2,500 kWh electricity, 9,500 kWh gas). Single-rate electricity. Set gas to 0 if you are all-electric (the gas standing charge is then left out).
Questions and answers
What is the electricity unit rate in Eastern England?
26.61p per kWh with a 51.84p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in Eastern England?
7.91p per kWh and 29.34p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in Eastern England?
About £1,713 a year for 2500 kWh of electricity and 9500 kWh of gas paid by Direct Debit, versus £1,724 for the Great Britain average.
Source: Ofgem (Open Government Licence v3.0). Typical bills are Tachlis calculations.