Energy price cap in London
In London a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,706 a year by Direct Debit (October to December 2026), ▼ 1.0% 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 | 26.60p | 42.92p | 8.15p | 30.20p | £1,706 |
| Standard credit | 28.09p | 50.51p | 8.58p | 37.49p | £1,839 |
| Prepayment | 25.78p | 42.92p | 7.90p | 30.20p | £1,662 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 25.08p/kWh, standing charge 42.57p/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 London?
26.60p per kWh with a 42.92p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in London?
8.15p per kWh and 30.20p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in London?
About £1,706 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.