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We are Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our role is to protect consumers now and in the future by working to deliver a greener, fairer energy system.
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    Ofgem
    @ofgem
    20h
    For every £1 you spend on your energy bill this is where your money goes if you are on a standard variable tariff ⬇️ 🧵 Figures are approximate due to rounding
    “Costs in the energy price cap” showing a pound coin divided into segments representing the costs that make up the energy price cap from 1 October to 31 December 2026. The breakdown is: 47p wholesale costs, 24p network costs, 17p supplier business costs, 6p policy costs, 5p VAT on gas only, 3p earnings before interest and tax, and 2p headroom and levelisation. A note explains figures are rounded, include 5% VAT on gas, and there is no VAT on electricity. The Ofgem logo appears at the top.
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    Ofgem
    @ofgem
    21h
    From 1 October 2026, the average price cap unit rates and standing charges for energy are changing.  These are caps on unit rates plus the standing charge (not a cap on your total bill).   More: ow.ly/m2c250ZFtnb
    Large white text reads: “Price cap average energy rates from 1 October 2026”. An orange label says “Direct Debit”.

Below are the price cap rates for direct debit customers:

Electricity

Unit rate: 26.32p per kWh
Standing charge: 54.83p per day

Gas

Unit rate: 7.97p per kWh
Standing charge: 29.68p per day

A note at the bottom reads: “These are caps on the rates plus the standing charge (not a cap on total bills).” The Ofgem logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
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    Ofgem
    @ofgem
    21h
    The quarterly energy price cap will rise by 4% from 1 October 2026. This will be an increase of around  £5  per month for the average household. This is a cap on energy unit price plus standing charge, not a cap on total bills.  More ⬇️   ow.ly/Nsx250ZFtfN
    Graphic with an orange-to-dark-blue gradient background and the word “PRICE CAP” displayed vertically along the right side in orange. Large white text in an orange banner reads: “The price cap will rise by 4% from 1 October 2026”. Below, white text states: “This will be an increase of around £5 per month for an average household on a supplier’s standard default tariff.” A white information icon with a star appears in the lower-left corner, and the Ofgem logo is shown in the bottom-right corner.
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    Ofgem
    @ofgem
    Aug 25
    Let’s help each other to be #EnergyAware – do you have friends, family or neighbours who might need: 🟠 Extra support in a power cut 🟠 Help to avoid energy scams 🟠 Energy saving home improvements to keep them safe and warm Think about how you can offer support.
    HEADLINE: Check on friends and family
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    Ofgem
    @ofgem
    Aug 24
    Have you fallen behind on paying your energy bills? 🟠 Free debt advice here ow.ly/cK5i50ZjZwh 🟠 Check your eligibility for extra support here ow.ly/iSpT50ZjZwj 🟠 Find out about grants available to pay off debts here ow.ly/WeSV50ZjZwi
    HEADLINE: Get help tackling energy debt
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