REGIONAL PRICE CAP · DIRECT DEBIT
Energy prices in North Eastern England (October–December 2026)
In North Eastern England, the price cap from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 is 25.46p per kWh for electricity with a 61.58p daily standing charge, and 7.92p per kWh for gas with a 29.79p daily standing charge.
ELECTRICITY
25.46pper kWh + 61.58p a dayGAS
7.92pper kWh + 29.79p a dayTYPICAL DUAL FUEL
£1,722a year at Ofgem typical useREGIONAL RANK
8 of 141 = lowest typical dual-fuel costHow North Eastern England compares with the GB average
At Ofgem’s typical use, a dual-fuel Direct Debit household in North Eastern England would pay £1,722 a year under the cap: £1 less than the GB average of £1,724. That is 8th lowest of the 14 regions.
| Charge | North Eastern England | GB average | Difference | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity unit rate (p/kWh) | 25.46 | 26.32 | -0.86 | 2 |
| Electricity standing charge (p/day) | 61.58 | 54.83 | 6.75 | 12 |
| Gas unit rate (p/kWh) | 7.92 | 7.97 | -0.05 | 9 |
| Gas standing charge (p/day) | 29.79 | 29.68 | 0.11 | 8 |
| Typical dual-fuel cost (£/year) | £1,722 | £1,724 | −£1 | 8 |
Annual cost at typical use
Ofgem’s typical use is 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year. At North Eastern England’s cap rates that is £861 for electricity and £861 for gas, or £1,722 in total.
Worked example
| Fuel | Energy used | Standing charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 2,500 kWh × 25.46p = £636.50 | 365 × 61.58p = £224.77 | £861.27 |
| Gas | 9,500 kWh × 7.92p = £752.40 | 365 × 29.79p = £108.73 | £861.13 |
| Dual fuel | £1,722.40 |
Without the temporary 0% VAT rate, 5% VAT on the same electricity cost would add about £43.06 a year in North Eastern England. About the electricity VAT cut →
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) ↗North Eastern England 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 ↗
Last updated 11 October 2026. Figures are dated benchmarks taken from the sources above. How we use sources →