Energy Prices in Perth 2026
Perth is in Ofgem's Northern Scotland region, where the local electricity network is run by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). Using that region's capped rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026, we estimate a typical Perth household pays about £1,717 a year (£143 a month) for gas and electricity. That makes Northern Scotland the 6th cheapest of Great Britain's 14 regions for a typical bill — £7 less than the GB average and £45 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region. Its electricity standing charge of 55.14p a day is the 7th cheapest. Based on what a typical Perth and Kinross household actually uses (2,659 kWh of electricity and 10,699 kWh of gas a year), the estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month). Locally, public EV chargers per 100,000 people is 363.3 (UK: 174.9) and homes not on the gas grid is 33.0% (Great Britain: 16.0%).
Average gas and electricity bill in Perth
Estimated monthly bill
£143
Estimated annual bill
£1,717
vs GB average
−£7
Estimates based on the Northern Scotland region's rates, not measured Perth 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 £860/yr, gas £857/yr. Source: Ofgem.
Energy in Perth and Kinross: the local picture
These figures are for the Perth and Kinross council area, which includes Perth.
Estimate based on what a typical Perth and Kinross household actually uses
£1,853/yr (£154/month)
2,659 kWh electricity (£902) + 10,699 kWh gas (£951, for homes on the gas grid) on Northern Scotland cap rates — £136 more than the typical-use estimate above.
Typical electricity use
2,659 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (2,471 kWh/yr)
Typical gas use
10,699 kWh/yr
Above Great Britain (9,859 kWh/yr)
Homes not on the gas grid
33.0%
Above Great Britain (16.0%)
Solar installations per 1,000 households
126.6
9,130 installations
Above Great Britain (68.1)
Check a solar quotePublic EV chargers per 100,000 people
363.3
561 public chargers
Above UK (174.9)
EV charging cost calculatorMany homes here aren't on the gas grid and heat with electricity, oil or LPG. Electric heating cost calculator
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).
Your region
Electricity region: Northern Scotland
Network operator: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) — call 105 in a power cut.
Energy price cap rates are set by region, not by town, so Perth shares its rates with every other town in Northern Scotland, including Aberdeen, Dundee and Inverness.
How Perth compares
| Measure | Northern Scotland | Rank of 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Typical bill | £1,717/yr | 6th cheapest |
| Electricity unit rate | 26.35p/kWh | 6th cheapest |
| Electricity standing charge | 55.14p/day | 7th cheapest |
A typical Perth bill is an estimated £7 less than the GB average (£1,724) and £45 more than East Midlands, the cheapest region (£1,672).
Energy deals in Perth
The cap figures above are the most a Perth supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. A fixed deal priced below these rates is the way to pay less.
- Check your current rate — compare the unit rate (p/kWh) and standing charge on your bill with the Northern Scotland figures above.
- Compare fixed vs variable — fixed deals lock in your price, variable follow the price cap.
- Look at the whole price, not just the headline rate. Standing charges add up.
- Watch exit fees on fixed tariffs before you switch.
- Switch online — your supply is never interrupted.
Standing charge calculator
What daily charges cost you over a year.
Energy bill calculator
Your bill from your own usage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity bill in Perth?
Based on Ofgem's Northern Scotland cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026 (26.35p/kWh and 55.14p a day), a typical household using 2,500 kWh a year would pay an estimated £860 a year for electricity, about £72 a month, by Direct Debit on a standard variable tariff. Based on typical local use in Perth and Kinross (2,659 kWh a year), the estimate is £902 a year.
What is the average gas bill in Perth?
On the same Northern Scotland cap rates, a typical household using 9,500 kWh of gas a year would pay an estimated £857 a year, about £71 a month. Based on typical local gas use in Perth and Kinross (10,699 kWh a year, homes on the gas grid), the estimate is £951 a year.
Who is the electricity network operator in Perth?
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) runs the electricity network in Perth. It is not your supplier — call 105 (free) to report or check a power cut.
Is energy cheaper in Perth than Edinburgh?
A typical household in Perth (Northern Scotland) would pay an estimated £1,717 a year, compared with £1,734 in Edinburgh (Southern Scotland) — £17 less than Edinburgh, on Ofgem's cap rates for 1 October to 31 December 2026. Using each area's typical local use, the estimates are £1,853 a year in Perth (Perth and Kinross) and £1,560 in Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh).
How many homes in Perth have solar panels?
Perth and Kinross had 9,130 solar panel installations — 126.6 per 1,000 households, above the Great Britain figure of 68.1 (DESNZ, Renewable electricity by local authority (number of solar PV installations), End of 2025).