From 1 April 2025, the UK energy price cap will rise by 6.4%, increasing the average annual energy bill for a typical dual-fuel household (paying by direct debit) to £1,849.
This is the third consecutive quarterly increase, mainly due to higher wholesale energy costs. While the price cap helps protect customers from extreme volatility, it does mean that most households will see their bills rise.
What this means for you
- Most homes will pay more for gas and electricity from April.
- The exact impact depends on your energy use — if you use more than average, your bill will be higher than the £1,849 figure.
- Improving energy efficiency at home can help soften the impact of rising prices.
- Source: Ofgem – Energy price cap to rise by 6.4% in April
What Does the Price Cap Rise Mean in Practice?
From 1 April 2025, the energy price cap increase translates into an extra £111 annually, or about £9.25 more per month, for the average UK family.
In everyday terms, energy now costs approximately 27 pence per kWh for electricity and 7 pence per kWh for gas, with daily standing charges averaging 53.8 p (electricity) and 32.7 p (gas).
What’s this mean for your bills?
- Electricity: ~27 p/kWh plus a 53.8 p/day standing charge
- Gas: ~7 p/kWh plus a 32.7 p/day standing charge
- This equates to an additional £111 per year, or around £9.25 extra per month, for a typical household.
Source: Uswitch – UK energy unit rates and standing charges (April 2025)
