Energy price cap

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

We update the energy price cap every 3 months so that people on default tariffs pay a fair price for their energy, and suppliers can cover their costs.

Consultations

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Proposed methodology for Electricity Bill Discount Scheme cost allowance

We would like views on adding a new cost allowance into the energy price cap for the cost of the Bill Discount Scheme.

Publication type: Consultation

Publication date: 27 May 2026

Status: Open

Topic: Consumer protection, Energy pricing rules

Market Stabilisation Charge licence condition

We are taking the technical step of consulting on a market stabilisation charge licence condition. This is to provide optionality to support market stability.

Publication type: Consultation

Last updated: 27 May 2026

Status: Closed (with decision)

Topic: Electricity supply, Gas supply, Energy pricing rules

Energy price cap: review of historical debt related costs

We are seeking views on our review of the temporary debt related costs allowance added to the energy price cap between April 2022 and June 2025.

Publication type: Consultation

Publication date: 25 March 2026

Status: Open

Topic: Energy pricing rules

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News and insight

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Energy price cap will rise by 13% from July

Ofgem has announced a 13% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 July to 30 September 2026.

Publication type: Press release

Publication date: 27 May 2026

Topic: Energy pricing rules

Changes to energy price cap between 1 July and 30 September 2026

Changes to the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge people on default tariffs for each unit of energy and the daily standing charge from 1 July to 30 September 2026.

Publication type: News

Publication date: 27 May 2026

Topic: Energy pricing rules

What the situation in the Middle East means for your energy bills

Information on how the situation in the Middle East could affect wholesale energy costs and bills.

Publication type: News

Publication date: 13 March 2026

Topic: Consumer protection, Energy pricing rules

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Energy price cap (default tariff) levels

Guidance for the energy sector about the maximum price they can charge people on standard variable energy tariffs (default tariffs) by region and payment method.

Please note that the Excel (XLSX) document attached below is not fully accessible. If you require an alternative format, please contact retailpriceregulation@ofgem.gov.uk.