REGIONAL PRICE CAP · DIRECT DEBIT
Energy prices in South Eastern England (October–December 2026)
In South Eastern England, the price cap from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 is 26.88p per kWh for electricity with a 52.32p daily standing charge, and 8.05p per kWh for gas with a 29.26p daily standing charge.
ELECTRICITY
26.88pper kWh + 52.32p a dayGAS
8.05pper kWh + 29.26p a dayTYPICAL DUAL FUEL
£1,735a year at Ofgem typical useREGIONAL RANK
11 of 141 = lowest typical dual-fuel costHow South Eastern England compares with the GB average
At Ofgem’s typical use, a dual-fuel Direct Debit household in South Eastern England would pay £1,735 a year under the cap: £11 more than the GB average of £1,724. That is 11th lowest of the 14 regions.
| Charge | South Eastern England | GB average | Difference | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity unit rate (p/kWh) | 26.88 | 26.32 | 0.56 | 13 |
| Electricity standing charge (p/day) | 52.32 | 54.83 | -2.51 | 6 |
| Gas unit rate (p/kWh) | 8.05 | 7.97 | 0.08 | 10 |
| Gas standing charge (p/day) | 29.26 | 29.68 | -0.42 | 2 |
| Typical dual-fuel cost (£/year) | £1,735 | £1,724 | +£11 | 11 |
Annual cost at typical use
Ofgem’s typical use is 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year. At South Eastern England’s cap rates that is £863 for electricity and £872 for gas, or £1,735 in total.
Worked example
| Fuel | Energy used | Standing charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 2,500 kWh × 26.88p = £672.00 | 365 × 52.32p = £190.97 | £862.97 |
| Gas | 9,500 kWh × 8.05p = £764.75 | 365 × 29.26p = £106.80 | £871.55 |
| Dual fuel | £1,734.52 |
Without the temporary 0% VAT rate, 5% VAT on the same electricity cost would add about £43.15 a year in South 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) ↗South 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 →