Day: October 20, 2026

Last Updated on October 20, 2026 The best SEG tariff in October 2026 depends on one question before you look at any rate: do you buy your electricity, or your solar and battery, from the company paying you? The big headline numbers of 15p to 25p a kWh all come with that tie. Without one,…

Last Updated on October 20, 2026 How much will energy bills go up in January? On the latest forecasts, a typical dual-fuel household will pay between £1,999 and £2,185 a year from 1 January 2027, against £1,723 today. That is £276 to £462 more, or roughly £23 to £39 a month. Ofgem has not set…

Last Updated on October 20, 2026 Should I fix my energy before January? If you are on the default price cap tariff, fixing could be worthwhile, particularly if the forecast January increase materialises. The cap is £1,723 a year until 31 December and is forecast to rise to between £1,999 and £2,185 on 1 January,…

Last Updated on October 20, 2026 The next energy price cap announcement is due on or before 25 November 2026. It sets the cap for 1 January to 31 March 2027, and forecasts as of 20 October say it will rise from £1,723 to between £1,999 and £2,185 a year. Below are the dates for…

Last Updated on October 20, 2026 Energy price cap history in the UK starts at £1,137 in January 2019 and reaches £1,723 today, with a peak of £4,279 in the winter of 2022 to 2023. Ofgem has set 25 caps so far. We list every one below, with the change on the one before and…

Last Updated on October 20, 2026 Ofgem has not set the energy price cap for January 2027 yet, but almost every forecaster expects a big rise. The cap is £1,723 a year for a typical household until 31 December, and Ofgem must confirm the next level by 25 November 2026. Forecasts published up to 20…