British energy and household finances Is the £1,723 energy price cap your bill? How to calculate the real October–December 2026 cost
The Ofgem price cap for 1 October to 31 December 2026 is £1,723 a year for a typical dual-fuel Direct Debit household, expressed as an annualised benchmark. It is not a maximum bill: actual cost depends on energy consumed and the tariff's rates.