Energy price cap in West Midlands
In West Midlands a typical dual-fuel bill under the cap is £1,708 a year by Direct Debit (October to December 2026), ▼ 0.9% 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 | 25.60p | 57.23p | 7.90p | 29.71p | £1,708 |
| Standard credit | 27.04p | 65.99p | 8.33p | 37.50p | £1,845 |
| Prepayment | 24.82p | 57.23p | 7.64p | 29.71p | £1,664 |
Multi-rate electricity (e.g. Economy 7), Direct Debit: average unit rate 24.32p/kWh, standing charge 56.89p/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 West Midlands?
25.60p per kWh with a 57.23p daily standing charge for Direct Debit customers (October to December 2026).
What is the gas price in West Midlands?
7.90p per kWh and 29.71p a day by Direct Debit.
How much is a typical bill in West Midlands?
About £1,708 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.