Energy prices in London 2026
Wondering how local energy costs compare? These figures give you a starting point, not a prediction of your own bill.
London is in Ofgem's London region, where the local electricity network is run by UK Power Networks. Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical London household pays about £1,706 a year (£142 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes London the 3rd cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £17 less than the GB average and £34 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 42.92p a day is the cheapest. Based on what a typical London household actually uses (2,357 kWh of electricity and 9,990 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,708 a year (£142 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 345.1 (UK: 174.9) and solar installations per 1,000 households is 22.0 (Great Britain: 68.1).
Energy in London: the local picture
Estimate based on what a typical London household actually uses
£1,708/yr (£142/month)
2,357 kWh electricity (£784) + 9,990 kWh gas (£924, for homes on the gas grid) on London cap rates — £2 more than the London typical-use estimate below.
Typical electricity use
2,357 kWh/yr
Below Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
9,990 kWh/yr
In line with Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
20.0%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
22.0
75,255 installations
Below Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
345.1
31,371 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorHouseholds in fuel poverty
9.6%
Below England (9.9%)
Homes rated EPC C or above
57.9%
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 London
Estimated monthly bill
£142
Estimated annual bill
£1,706
vs GB average
−£17
Estimates based on the London region's rates, not measured London 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 £822/yr, gas £884/yr. Source: Ofgem, rates checked 17 September 2026.
Your region
Electricity region: London
Network operator: UK Power Networks — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so London shares its rates with every other town in London.
How London compares
| Measure | London | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,706/yr | 3rd cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.60p/kWh | 4th most expensive |
| Electricity standing charge | 42.92p/day | cheapest |
A typical London bill is an estimated £17 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £34 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Paying less than the cap in London
The cap figures above are the most a London 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 London 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 London?
Based on Ofgem's London cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.60p/kWh and 42.92p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £822 a year for electricity, about £68 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in London (2,357 kWh a year), the estimate is £784 a year.
What is the average gas bill in London?
On the same London cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £884 a year, about £74 a month. Based on typical local gas use in London (9,990 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £924 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in London?
UK Power Networks runs the electricity network in London. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in London than Birmingham?
A typical household in London (London) would pay an estimated £1,706 a year, compared with £1,708 in Birmingham (West Midlands) — £2 less than Birmingham, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,708 a year in London (London) and £1,860 in Birmingham (Birmingham).
How many homes in London have solar panels?
London had 75,255 solar panel installations — 22.0 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).