REGIONAL PRICE CAP · DIRECT DEBIT
Energy prices in Merseyside and Northern Wales (October–December 2026)
In Merseyside and Northern Wales, the price cap from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 is 27.86p per kWh for electricity with a 67.66p daily standing charge, and 7.91p per kWh for gas with a 30.08p daily standing charge.
ELECTRICITY
27.86pper kWh + 67.66p a dayGAS
7.91pper kWh + 30.08p a dayTYPICAL DUAL FUEL
£1,805a year at Ofgem typical useREGIONAL RANK
14 of 141 = lowest typical dual-fuel costHow Merseyside and Northern Wales compares with the GB average
At Ofgem’s typical use, a dual-fuel Direct Debit household in Merseyside and Northern Wales would pay £1,805 a year under the cap: £81 more than the GB average of £1,724. That is the highest of the 14 regions.
| Charge | Merseyside and Northern Wales | GB average | Difference | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity unit rate (p/kWh) | 27.86 | 26.32 | 1.54 | 14 |
| Electricity standing charge (p/day) | 67.66 | 54.83 | 12.83 | 14 |
| Gas unit rate (p/kWh) | 7.91 | 7.97 | -0.06 | 7 |
| Gas standing charge (p/day) | 30.08 | 29.68 | 0.40 | 13 |
| Typical dual-fuel cost (£/year) | £1,805 | £1,724 | +£81 | 14 |
Annual cost at typical use
Ofgem’s typical use is 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year. At Merseyside and Northern Wales’s cap rates that is £943 for electricity and £861 for gas, or £1,805 in total.
Worked example
| Fuel | Energy used | Standing charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 2,500 kWh × 27.86p = £696.50 | 365 × 67.66p = £246.96 | £943.46 |
| Gas | 9,500 kWh × 7.91p = £751.45 | 365 × 30.08p = £109.79 | £861.24 |
| Dual fuel | £1,804.70 |
Who runs the network in Merseyside and Northern Wales
The Merseyside and Northern Wales price-cap region is the area served by SP Manweb (SP Energy Networks), the electricity distribution network operator. It covers places such as Liverpool, Birkenhead, Chester, Wrexham and Bangor. Regions follow the electricity network, not county or council borders, so places near a boundary can fall either side. Cities listed are examples well inside each area. Find your network operator by postcode ↗
Without the temporary 0% VAT rate, 5% VAT on the same electricity cost would add about £47.17 a year in Merseyside and Northern Wales. About the electricity VAT cut →
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity price per kWh in Merseyside and Northern Wales?
Under the price cap from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, electricity in Merseyside and Northern Wales costs up to 27.86p per kWh with a standing charge of 67.66p a day, for a Direct Debit customer on a single-rate meter (0% VAT this period). That is 1.54p more than the GB average unit rate.
What is the gas price per kWh in Merseyside and Northern Wales?
Gas in Merseyside and Northern Wales costs up to 7.91p per kWh with a 30.08p daily standing charge under the cap, including 5% VAT, for Direct Debit customers.
Who runs the electricity network in Merseyside and Northern Wales?
SP Manweb (part of SP Energy Networks) is the distribution network operator for the Merseyside and Northern Wales region. It runs the local cables and substations; you buy your energy from a supplier. Network costs are part of every supplier’s prices, which is one reason prices differ by region.
Which areas are in the Merseyside and Northern Wales price-cap region?
The region is the SP Manweb licence area, which includes Liverpool, Birkenhead, Chester, Wrexham and Bangor. Regions follow the electricity network, not county or council borders, so places near a boundary can fall either side. Cities listed are examples well inside each area. Search your postcode with the Energy Networks Association to confirm your network operator.
Is this what my supplier will charge?
Only if you are on a default (standard variable) tariff paying by Direct Debit. The cap is a maximum for those tariffs. Fixed deals, prepayment and Standard Credit, and Economy 7 meters have different rates, so check the unit rate and standing charge on your bill.
About these figures
These are Ofgem price-cap benchmarks for a default tariff paid by Direct Debit with a single-rate electricity meter, derived from Ofgem’s rounded annual cap levels. They are not a supplier quote. The cap limits rates, not your total bill: your actual cost depends on how much you use, how you pay and your tariff.
Other regions
- East Midlands £1,672
- Eastern England £1,713
- London £1,706
- Merseyside and Northern Wales £1,805
- North Eastern England £1,722
- North Western England £1,684
- Northern Scotland £1,717
- South Eastern England £1,735
- South Western England £1,746
- Southern England £1,719
- Southern Scotland £1,734
- Southern Wales £1,744
- West Midlands £1,708
- Yorkshire £1,724
Compare all regions in one table →
Sources
- Ofgem: cap tables, October–December 2026 (PDF) ↗Merseyside and Northern Wales annual charges at nil and typical use, pages 1 and 4.
- Ofgem: energy price cap unit rates and standing charges ↗GB averages and VAT basis.
- Ofgem: typical domestic consumption values decision (PDF) ↗
- GOV.UK: Breathing space on your energy bill ↗
- Ofgem: list of all electricity licensees ↗Distribution network operators, one for each region.
Last updated 11 October 2026. Figures are dated benchmarks taken from the sources above. How we use sources →