{
  "reviewed": "2026-10-08",
  "source": "https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/your-energy-supply/your-energy-bill/energy-price-cap-unit-rates-and-standing-charges",
  "headlineSource": "https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-release/energy-price-cap-will-rise-4-october-2026",
  "consumptionSource": "https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-05/Review%20of%20typical%20domestic%20consumption%20values%20decision.pdf",
  "mediumConsumptionFrom": "2026-07-01",
  "mediumElectricityKwh": 2500,
  "mediumGasKwh": 9500,
  "periods": [
    {
      "from": "2026-07-01",
      "to": "2026-09-30",
      "electricityUnit": 26.11,
      "electricityStanding": 57.19,
      "gasUnit": 7.33,
      "gasStanding": 29.04,
      "headline": 1663,
      "headlineBasis": "Ofgem revised consumption benchmark; the earlier \u00a31,862 figure used older consumption",
      "electricityVat": 5,
      "gasVat": 5
    },
    {
      "from": "2026-10-01",
      "to": "2026-12-31",
      "electricityUnit": 26.32,
      "electricityStanding": 54.83,
      "gasUnit": 7.97,
      "gasStanding": 29.68,
      "headline": 1723,
      "electricityVat": 0,
      "gasVat": 5
    }
  ],
  "scope": "GB average, direct debit, single-rate electricity. Rates include applicable tax. These are not every supplier tariff."
}