Energy price cap in South Eastern England
In South Eastern England a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,735 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 | 26.88p | 52.32p | 8.05p | 29.26p | £1,735 |
| Standard credit | 28.39p | 61.19p | 8.48p | 37.49p | £1,876 |
| Prepayment | 26.06p | 52.32p | 7.78p | 29.26p | £1,688 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 25.36p/kWh, standing charge 52.48p/day.
Change from July to September 2026
Defaults 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 South Eastern England?
26.88p per kWh with a 52.32p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in South Eastern England?
8.05p per kWh and 29.26p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in South Eastern England?
About £1,735 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.