Energy price cap in North Western England
In North Western England a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,684 a year by Direct Debit (October to December 2026), ▼ 2.3% 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 | 26.49p | 45.68p | 7.86p | 29.81p | £1,684 |
| Standard credit | 27.98p | 53.73p | 8.29p | 37.50p | £1,820 |
| Prepayment | 25.68p | 45.68p | 7.58p | 29.81p | £1,638 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 24.99p/kWh, standing charge 45.13p/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 North Western England?
26.49p per kWh with a 45.68p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in North Western England?
7.86p per kWh and 29.81p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in North Western England?
About £1,684 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.