Energy prices in Liverpool 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
Liverpool is in Ofgem's Merseyside and Northern Wales region, where the local electricity network is run by SP Energy Networks (SP Manweb). Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Liverpool household pays about £1,805 a year (£150 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Merseyside and Northern Wales the most expensive of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £81 more than the GB average and £133 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 67.66p a day is the most expensive. Based on what a typical Liverpool household actually uses (2,266 kWh of electricity and 9,023 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,702 a year (£142 a month). Locally, solar installations per 1,000 households is 38.9 (Great Britain: 68.1) and households in fuel poverty is 11.9% (England: 9.9%).
Energy in Liverpool: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical Liverpool household actually uses
£1,702/yr (£142/month)
2,266 kWh electricity (£878) + 9,023 kWh gas (£824, for homes on the gas grid) on Merseyside and Northern Wales cap rates — £103 less than the Merseyside and Northern Wales typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,266 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,023 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
15.6%
In line with Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
38.9
8,074 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
195.7
996 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
11.9%
Above England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
60.2%
Above England (53.3%)
Sources: DESNZ, Subnational electricity consumption statistics (2024); DESNZ, Subnational gas consumption statistics (weather-corrected) (2024); DESNZ, Subnational estimates of properties not connected to the gas network (2024); DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations) (End of 2025); Department for Transport, Electric vehicle charging infrastructure statistics (table EVCI0102) (1 July 2026); DESNZ, Sub-regional fuel poverty data 2026 (LILEE measure) (2024); ONS, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C or above, England and Wales (Up to March 2025).
Average gas and electricity bill in Liverpool
Estimated monthly bill
£150
Estimated annual bill
£1,805
vs GB average
+£81
Estimates based on the Merseyside and Northern Wales region's rates, not measured Liverpool bills: Ofgem's capped Direct Debit rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 × Ofgem's typical use of 2,500 kWh electricity and 9,500 kWh gas a year. Electricity £943/yr, gas £861/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: Merseyside and Northern Wales
Network operator: SP Energy Networks (SP Manweb) — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Liverpool shares its rates with every other town in Merseyside and Northern Wales, including Chester, Wrexham, Birkenhead and Crewe.
How Liverpool compares
| Measure | Merseyside and Northern Wales | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,805/yr | most expensive |
| Electricity unit rate | 27.86p/kWh | most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 67.66p/day | most expensive |
A typical Liverpool bill is an estimated £81 more than the GB average (£1,724) and £133 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in Liverpool
The cap figures above are the most a Liverpool supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less: compare its unit rate and standing charge with the Merseyside and Northern Wales figures, and check exit fees. Our switching guide covers the steps.
Work out my own billFrequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Liverpool?
Based on Ofgem's Merseyside and Northern Wales cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (27.86p/kWh and 67.66p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £943 a year for electricity, about £79 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Liverpool (2,266 kWh a year), the estimate is £878 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Liverpool?
On the same Merseyside and Northern Wales cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £861 a year, about £72 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Liverpool (9,023 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £824 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Liverpool?
SP Energy Networks (SP Manweb) runs the electricity network in Liverpool. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Liverpool than Manchester?
A typical household in Liverpool (Merseyside and Northern Wales) would pay an estimated £1,805 a year, compared with £1,684 in Manchester (North Western England) — £120 more than Manchester, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,702 a year in Liverpool (Liverpool) and £1,695 in Manchester (Manchester).
How many homes in Liverpool have solar panels?
Liverpool had 8,074 solar panel installations — 38.9 per 1,000 households, below the Great Britain figure of 68.1 (DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations), End of 2025).