Energy price cap tracker
The typical dual-fuel bill is £1,723 a year until 31 Dec 2026. Cornwall Insight forecasts £1,999 from 1 Jan 2027, a rise of £276 a year.
Checked 18 Oct 2026Now, to 31 Dec£1,723 a year
Typical dual-fuel bill under the price cap.
From 1 Jan, forecast£1,999 a year
Up £276, about £23 a month.
Four steps to get ahead of it
- Find your yearly usage in kWh on your latest bill or annual statement.
- Put that usage into a comparison site and look at 15- to 24-month fixes, which is where the cheaper deals are right now.
- Only fix if the yearly cost beats the January forecast for your usage. A fix can cost more if wholesale prices fall, and leaving early usually means exit fees.
- Whatever you decide, take meter readings on 31 December so everything used before the rise is billed at the old rate.
Sources: Money to the Masses, Rest Less.