The Cap Goes Up 4%
From 1 October to 31 December 2026 the Energy Price Cap sits at £1,723 a year for typical dual-fuel use. That is a 4% rise on the previous period. The figure covers the usual 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas that Ofgem uses to set the level.
E.ON's Take
Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON UK, said: "The latest increase in the energy price cap will worry customers who are already feeling the pressure, which is why the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills is a welcome step. Targeted support and action to tackle growing energy debt must also form part of the solution, alongside the rapid deployment of Warm Homes Plan funding to help more households access the technologies and support they need.
"To sustainably lower bills, we must open up the benefits of flexible, connected technologies such as batteries and solar, which put people in control of their energy use and help lower bills now and in the future. That's how we can make new energy work and ensure no one is left behind."
What Households Can Do
We can check our own usage against the medium-use figures and see how the cap affects our tariff on our energy comparison page. Fixed deals may still beat the cap for some homes, so it is worth running the numbers before the next review.
The cap only covers the unit rate and standing charge; actual bills depend on how much energy we use. Anyone struggling with payments should contact their supplier early, as payment plans and grants are still available.
