Review of typical domestic consumption values
- Publication type:
- Consultation
- Publication date:
- Closing date:
- 20 April 2026
- Status:
- Open
- Topic:
- Electricity supply,
- Gas supply,
- Energy pricing rules
- Subtopic:
- Energy price cap
Proposed changes to update the typical domestic consumer values for electricity and gas, reflecting how household energy use has changed over time.
Consultation description
We regularly review the typical domestic consumption values for electricity and gas to check changes in the amount of energy used over time. Our last review was in 2023. They can help energy customers who are unsure how much energy they use, understand how much energy a typical household could use over a year.
This consultation also discusses the general trend in domestic energy usage and how the new typical domestic consumption values interact with the energy price cap.
Who should respond
We would like views from people with an interest in the price cap methodology, including energy suppliers and energy industry bodies. We would also like responses from consumer groups and charities.
How to respond
Submit your response to this consultation by 20 April 2026 by emailing priceprotectionpolicy@ofgem.gov.uk.