Energy pricing rules

Includes consultations, guidance and insight on the energy price cap and standing charges.

We set the energy price cap to make sure people on default tariffs pay a fair price for each unit of energy and the standing charge.

Consultations

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Statutory consultation on smart meter guaranteed standards of performance

This consultation on the introduction of smart meter guaranteed standards sets out our response to feedback and our minded to position.

Published date: 8 August 2025

Case type: Consultation

Heat networks regulation: authorisation conditions and guidance on measures to mitigate the risk and impact of financial failure

We are consulting on measures to mitigate the financial failure of heat networks in England, Scotland and Wales.

Published date: 8 August 2025

Case type: Consultation

Evolution of Economic Regulation for CO2 Storage: call for evidence

Ofgem and government are seeking views and evidence on economic regulation for CO2 storage.

Published date: 6 August 2025

Case type: Call for input

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News and insight

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Energy price cap will fall by 7% from July

Ofgem announces a 7% reduction of the energy price cap for the period covering July to September 2025.

Published date: 23 May 2025

Publication type: Press release

Energy price cap will rise by 6.4% from April

Ofgem has announced a 6.4% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering April to June 2025.

Published date: 25 February 2025

Publication type: Press release

Energy price cap will rise by 1.2% from January

Ofgem announces a 1.2% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering January to March 2025.

Published date: 22 November 2024

Publication type: Press release

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