Energy price cap in Southern England
In Southern England a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,719 a year by Direct Debit (October to December 2026), ▼ 0.3% 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 | 26.47p | 47.81p | 8.17p | 29.16p | £1,719 |
| Standard credit | 27.95p | 56.41p | 8.61p | 37.48p | £1,859 |
| Prepayment | 25.66p | 47.81p | 7.94p | 29.16p | £1,677 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 25.03p/kWh, standing charge 47.75p/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 Southern England?
26.47p per kWh with a 47.81p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in Southern England?
8.17p per kWh and 29.16p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in Southern England?
About £1,719 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.