Energy price cap in Southern Scotland
In Southern Scotland a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,734 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 | 26.11p | 61.41p | 7.87p | 29.89p | £1,734 |
| Standard credit | 27.58p | 70.19p | 8.29p | 37.50p | £1,870 |
| Prepayment | 25.31p | 61.41p | 7.57p | 29.89p | £1,685 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 24.70p/kWh, standing charge 61.72p/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 Scotland?
26.11p per kWh with a 61.41p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in Southern Scotland?
7.87p per kWh and 29.89p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in Southern Scotland?
About £1,734 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.