Check the current Energy Price Cap per kWh for April 2025
The current energy price cap runs from 1st Jan 2023 to 31st March 2023.
Check the current price cap cost per kWH for gas and electric based on the average UK rate.
- Energy Prices are currently protected by the Government's Energy Price Guarantee (EPG).
Under the EPG, the average unit prices are limited to 34p/kWh for electricity and 10.3p/kWh for gas if you are on a standard variable tariff pay by direct debit until the end of March 2023.
Current Price cap per kWh for April 2025
The current price cap figures represent averages and could vary in your area.
| Electric | Gas | |
|---|---|---|
| £0.67 | £0.17 | |
| £0.46 | £0.28 |
- The price cap figures above are effective from 1st Jan 2023 to 31st March 2023.
Upcoming price cap changes
Price cap changes are announced every 3 months starting from 1st October 2022.
| Start Date | End Date | Annouced |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Oct 2022 | 31st Dec 2022 | 26th Aug 2022 |
| 1st Jan 2023 | 31st Mar 2023 | 24th Nov 2022 |
| 1st Apr 2023 | 30th Jun 2023 | 27th Feb 2023 |
| 1st July 2023 | 30th Sep 2023 | 26th May 2023 |
| 1st Oct 2023 | 31st Dec 2023 | 25th Aug 2023 |
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What is the current price cap per kWh for electric?
The average current electricity price cap is £0.67 per kWh with a daily standing charge of £0.46. The current electricity cap runs from 1st Jan 2023 and will be change again on 31st March 2023.
What is the current price cap per kWh for gas?
The average current gas price cap is £0.17 per kWh with a daily standing charge of £0.28. The current electricity cap runs from 1st Jan 2023 and will be change again on 31st March 2023.
Why am I paying more than the current price cap?
The price cap only applies to default tariffs, for example “Standard Variable”. The price cap doesn’t apply on fixed rate tariffs, or a tariff that is exempt from the price cap.
When will the price cap change?
The next price cap period runs from 1st Jan 2023 to 31st March 2023. The price per kWh and standing charge amount will be announced on 26th Aug 2022.
Who sets the energy price cap?
The energy price cap is set by Ofgem. The price cap sets the price customers will pay if they are on their energy providers standard tariff. Fixed rate tariffs are not capped along with other tariffs which may be exempt.