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Molly Ashworth

Articles on the energy price cap, household unit rates and standing charges, and what they mean for home energy bills.

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11 Oct 2026

Energy standing charges in October to December 2026: how they affect bills

Standing charges apply even on days with no energy use. For October to December 2026, Ofgem’s London electricity cap benchmark includes 42.92p a day with 0% VAT.

10 Oct 2026

London vs South Eastern England electricity benchmarks for October to December 2026

For the October–December 2026 price-cap period, the regional electricity benchmark is lower in London than in South Eastern England on both the unit rate and daily standing charge. These are price-cap reference figures for eligible domestic default tariffs, not supplier quotes or a cap on a household’s final bill.

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Unit rates and standing charges explained

What a unit rate and a standing charge are, how they vary across the 14 GB regions, and how to turn them into an annual cost, with current price-cap examples.

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