Energy price cap in Merseyside and Northern Wales
In Merseyside and Northern Wales a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,805 a year by Direct Debit (October to December 2026), ▲ 4.7% 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 | 27.86p | 67.66p | 7.91p | 30.08p | £1,805 |
| Standard credit | 29.43p | 76.72p | 8.33p | 37.50p | £1,944 |
| Prepayment | 27.01p | 67.66p | 7.62p | 30.08p | £1,756 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 26.28p/kWh, standing charge 67.02p/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 Merseyside and Northern Wales?
27.86p per kWh with a 67.66p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in Merseyside and Northern Wales?
7.91p per kWh and 30.08p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in Merseyside and Northern Wales?
About £1,805 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.