Energy price cap in Southern Wales
In Southern Wales a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,744 a year by Direct Debit (October to December 2026), ▲ 1.2% 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 | 26.55p | 55.41p | 8.09p | 29.96p | £1,744 |
| Standard credit | 28.05p | 63.93p | 8.52p | 37.49p | £1,881 |
| Prepayment | 25.74p | 55.41p | 7.80p | 29.96p | £1,696 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 25.14p/kWh, standing charge 54.64p/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 Wales?
26.55p per kWh with a 55.41p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in Southern Wales?
8.09p per kWh and 29.96p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in Southern Wales?
About £1,744 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.