REGIONAL PRICE CAP · DIRECT DEBIT

Energy prices in Northern Scotland (October–December 2026)

In Northern Scotland, the price cap from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 is 26.35p per kWh for electricity with a 55.14p daily standing charge, and 7.87p per kWh for gas with a 29.87p daily standing charge.

Last updated 11 October 2026Direct Debit · single-rate electricityElectricity 0% VAT · gas includes 5% VAT

How Northern Scotland compares with the GB average

At Ofgem’s typical use, a dual-fuel Direct Debit household in Northern Scotland would pay £1,717 a year under the cap: £7 less than the GB average of £1,724. That is 6th lowest of the 14 regions.

Annual cost at typical use

Ofgem’s typical use is 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year. At Northern Scotland’s cap rates that is £860 for electricity and £857 for gas, or £1,717 in total.

Worked example

Without the temporary 0% VAT rate, 5% VAT on the same electricity cost would add about £43.00 a year in Northern Scotland. About the electricity VAT cut →

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

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