The best energy deals on the market might not always offer the cheapest unit prices. This is due to the other factors such as the 'Standing Charge' that is applied each day whether energy is used or not. However, here we've pulled data in real-time from our database to show you the current deals on the market offering the very best unit rates for each kwh of gas electricity you use. The tables below update automatically to ensure you have the most up-to-date view of the best gas and electricity prices in terms of pence per Kwh.
In the table below, we show the cheapest electricity prices per kWh along with the daily standing charge cost:
Supplier | Tariff | Avg Electricity Price (p/kWh) | Daily Standing Charge | |
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Utility Warehouse | Value | 27.85p | 35.00p | Compare prices > |
Outfox the Market | Clean E Fix'd X 29.0 | 61.74p | 38.00p | Compare prices > |
Co-operative Energy | Co-op 12M Fixed August 2022 v1 | 69.40p | 36.00p | Compare prices > |
Ebico Living | Ebico Prime 12 Saver August 2022 v1 | 69.40p | 36.00p | Compare prices > |
Co-operative Energy | Co-op Community Power 12M Fixed August 2022 v1 | 69.86p | 36.00p | Compare prices > |
ScottishPower | Help Beat Cancer Green Flexi SR October 2023 DM1 Online | 77.45p | 36.00p | Compare prices > |
ScottishPower | Help Beat Cancer Green Flexi October 2023 CM1 Online | 77.45p | 36.00p | Compare prices > |
For comparison purposes, energy prices shown above are based on the London region ONLY. Prices may vary depending on the region you live in. To see the best deals for where you are, run a comparison using our Ofgem approved energy switching tool.
In the table below, we show the cheapest gas prices per kWh as well as the daily standing charge cost:
Supplier | Tariff | Avg Gas Price (p/kWh) | Daily Standing Charge | |
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Utility Warehouse | Value | 6.99p | 25.00p | Compare prices > |
ScottishPower | Help Beat Cancer Green Flexi October 2023 CM1 Online | 22.43p | 26.00p | Compare prices > |
ScottishPower | Help Beat Cancer Green Flexi SR October 2023 DM1 Online | 22.43p | 26.00p | Compare prices > |
For comparison purposes, energy prices shown above are based on the London region ONLY. Prices may vary depending on the region you live in. To see the best deals for where you are, run a comparison using our Ofgem approved energy switching tool.
There are all sorts of costs that make up your energy bill, but when comparing gas and electricity prices, there are two you need to focus on:
Although the cost of your energy bills ultimately depends upon how much gas and electricity you use each month, if you're looking for the cheapest energy deal, then choose the one with the lowest unit rate and standing charge.
The average cost of electricity per kWh in the UK is 28.30p. Here is the breakdown per region:
Region | Average Electricity Price (p/kWh) |
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London | 29.60p |
South East | 29.50p |
Eastern | 29.20p |
Southern | 28.50p |
South West | 28.40p |
South Wales | 28.30p |
Merseyside and North Wales | 29.60p |
West Midlands | 27.90p |
East Midlands | 27.60p |
Yorkshire | 27.40p |
North West | 28.00p |
North East | 27.10p |
South Scotland | 27.80p |
North Scotland | 27.90p |
Based on Ofgem price cap effective from 1st April 2022.
When comparing the electricity unit rates you are paying, it is sometimes helpful to understand what the average electricity cost is in your region. This is because energy prices differ depending on which part of the country you live in.
The UK average daily standing charge for electricity in the UK is 45.34p per day.
Use the table below to compare your daily standing charge for electricity, to the average cost per region:
Region | Average Electricity Standing Charge (p/day) |
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London | 32.14p |
South East | 41.66p |
Eastern | 37.92p |
Southern | 43.40p |
South West | 51.63p |
South Wales | 48.15p |
Merseyside and North Wales | 47.58p |
West Midlands | 48.13p |
East Midlands | 44.75p |
Yorkshire | 48.53p |
North West | 42.24p |
North East | 48.91p |
South Scotland | 49.65p |
North Scotland | 50.05p |
Based on Ofgem price cap effective from 1st April 2022.
The average cost of gas per kWh across the UK is 7.37p. Here is the breakdown per region:
Region | Average Gas Price (p/kWh) |
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London | 7.52p |
South East | 7.32p |
Eastern | 7.34p |
Southern | 7.48p |
South West | 7.48p |
South Wales | 7.44p |
Merseyside and North Wales | 7.37p |
West Midlands | 7.37p |
East Midlands | 7.28p |
Yorkshire | 7.28p |
North West | 7.34p |
North East | 7.23p |
South Scotland | 7.34p |
North Scotland | 7.34p |
Based on Ofgem price cap effective from 1st April 2022.
The average standing charge for gas in all regions is 27.22p per day. This is based on the new Ofgem price cap effective from the 1st April 2022.
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the unit of energy that suppliers use to measure how much gas and electricity you're using, and works out at 1,000 watts (W) - or 1 kilowatt (kW) - of energy used for one hour (h).
The amount you pay per kWh will depend upon your supplier and the type of tariff you're on. It's important to know what unit rate, so you know how much you're paying for the energy you use, and can use this figure when to comparing gas prices and electricity prices.
Choosing a deal with a lower unit rate is one of the simplest ways to cut your energy costs, but it also helps to switch to energy efficient appliances, or at least use your existing appliances more efficiently. That's why it helps to know how much energy your appliances use. Use our electricity cost calculator to find out.
The power of your electrical appliances, from light bulbs to washing machines is measured in watts. Once you know this figure, you can work out the running costs of any appliance by multiplying the wattage by the number of hours it's been used, then dividing this figure by 1,000.
A 50W light bulb, for example, would need to be switched on for 20 hours to use 1kWh of energy, while a 200W games console would need to be played for five hours to use 1kWh of energy.
Once you know how much energy an appliance uses, you can then work out how much it costs to run by working out the electricity costs per kWh. To do this, just multiply the kWh used by the unit rate charged by your electricity supplier.
If you're energy supplier charges 14.40p per kWh (the current UK average kwh price), then it would cost you 14.40p to have that 50W light bulb switched on for 20 hours. If you went on a gaming binge, and played your 200W games console for ten hours, this would cost you 28.80p.
Although the unit rate and the standing charge are the two things you should look out for when comparing energy tariffs, it's also worth knowing a bit about what costs go into making up those electricity charges.
According to Ofgem, the energy regulator, every dual fuel energy bill - whereby you have the same supplier for gas and electricity - is made up by the following costs:
These costs won't be broken down on your energy bill, but will all be incorporated in the unit rate and standing charge.
Your bill will then include a separate charge for VAT, which is currently charged at 5% for households.
This means that, when you check your energy bill, it will show the following information:
A dual fuel bill will also show the meter point administration number (MPAN) and meter point reference number (MPRN) which are the unique numbers used to identify the meters at your property.
The simplest way to compare energy prices per kWh is to run an energy comparison with TheEnergyShop.com. We'll show you a range of money-saving deals, alongside how much each could save you if you switch.
To start your energy comparison, enter your postcode and house number above, and we'll find a deal to cut the cost of your gas and electric bills. You just then need to choose the deal you prefer, and we'll help you switch energy supplier and save money.
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