REGIONAL PRICE CAP · DIRECT DEBIT

Energy prices in Southern Scotland (October–December 2026)

In Southern Scotland, the price cap from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 is 26.11p per kWh for electricity with a 61.41p daily standing charge, and 7.87p per kWh for gas with a 29.89p daily standing charge.

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

ELECTRICITY

26.11pper kWh + 61.41p a day

GAS

7.87pper kWh + 29.89p a day

TYPICAL DUAL FUEL

£1,734a year at Ofgem typical use

REGIONAL RANK

10 of 141 = lowest typical dual-fuel cost

How Southern Scotland compares with the GB average

At Ofgem’s typical use, a dual-fuel Direct Debit household in Southern Scotland would pay £1,734 a year under the cap: £10 more than the GB average of £1,724. That is 10th lowest of the 14 regions.

Southern Scotland compared with the GB average, October–December 2026Direct Debit. Rank 1 is the lowest of 14 regions.
ChargeSouthern ScotlandGB averageDifferenceRank
Electricity unit rate (p/kWh)26.1126.32-0.215
Electricity standing charge (p/day)61.4154.836.5811
Gas unit rate (p/kWh)7.877.97-0.103
Gas standing charge (p/day)29.8929.680.2111
Typical dual-fuel cost (£/year)£1,734£1,724+£1010

Annual cost at typical use

Ofgem’s typical use is 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas a year. At Southern Scotland’s cap rates that is £877 for electricity and £857 for gas, or £1,734 in total.

Worked example

How the annual cost is calculatedUsage × unit rate, plus 365 days of standing charges. Pence divided by 100 for pounds.
FuelEnergy usedStanding chargesTotal
Electricity2,500 kWh × 26.11p = £652.75365 × 61.41p = £224.15£876.90
Gas9,500 kWh × 7.87p = £747.65365 × 29.89p = £109.10£856.75
Dual fuel£1,733.65

Who runs the network in Southern Scotland

The Southern Scotland price-cap region is the area served by SP Distribution (SP Energy Networks), the electricity distribution network operator. It covers places such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr and Dumfries. 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 £43.84 a year in Southern Scotland. About the electricity VAT cut →

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity price per kWh in Southern Scotland?

Under the price cap from 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, electricity in Southern Scotland costs up to 26.11p per kWh with a standing charge of 61.41p a day, for a Direct Debit customer on a single-rate meter (0% VAT this period). That is 0.21p less than the GB average unit rate.

What is the gas price per kWh in Southern Scotland?

Gas in Southern Scotland costs up to 7.87p per kWh with a 29.89p daily standing charge under the cap, including 5% VAT, for Direct Debit customers.

Who runs the electricity network in Southern Scotland?

SP Distribution (part of SP Energy Networks) is the distribution network operator for the Southern Scotland 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 Southern Scotland price-cap region?

The region is the SP Distribution licence area, which includes Glasgow, Edinburgh, Ayr and Dumfries. 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

Compare all regions in one table →

Sources

  1. Ofgem: cap tables, October–December 2026 (PDF) ↗Southern Scotland annual charges at nil and typical use, pages 1 and 4.
  2. Ofgem: energy price cap unit rates and standing charges ↗GB averages and VAT basis.
  3. Ofgem: typical domestic consumption values decision (PDF) ↗
  4. GOV.UK: Breathing space on your energy bill ↗
  5. 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 →