Electricity price · 2026-10
Electricity price in United Kingdom
A typical household in United Kingdom pays about £0.263 per kWh (≈ $0.359), Ofgem energy price cap, Great Britain average electricity unit rate for direct-debit customers, 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2026, incl. 5% VAT. That is 40 of 44 countries from cheapest, 104% above the world median of $0.176.
What a monthly bill looks like
Energy charges only, before fixed charges; the rate includes taxes. Multiply your monthly kWh by the rate, or use a calculator below with the rate pre-filled.
| Monthly usage | Local currency | USD |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh | £26.32 | $35.9 |
| 250 kWh | £65.8 | $89.75 |
| 500 kWh | £131.6 | $179.5 |
How United Kingdom compares
- United States: $0.184/kWh (49% less)
- Germany: $0.452/kWh (26% more)
- India: $0.058/kWh (84% less)
- Bangladesh: $0.074/kWh (79% less)
Nearby in Europe
Türkiye $0.064 · Norway $0.243 · Finland $0.263 · Portugal $0.284 · Netherlands $0.299 · France $0.299
Calculate with this rate
- Electricity cost of an appliance at £0.263/kWh
- Appliance running cost at £0.263/kWh
- EV charging cost at £0.263/kWh
- Air conditioner running cost at £0.263/kWh
Source and confidence
Source-backed · Ofgem, Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges, effective 2026-10. Announced in August 2026 for the quarter starting 1 October 2026; daily standing charge 54.83p is excluded from the per-kWh figure. Rates vary by region and payment method; Northern Ireland is regulated separately. Rates change; if your bill shows a different unit price, enter that instead — every calculator accepts your own rate.