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E.ON Next – Tariffs, Customer Service & Switching Guide 2026
What is the average energy bill in the UK right now? January 2026 price cap £1,758. See costs by hou
Ofgem price cap January 2026 = £1,758 per year (typical medium household, Direct Debit, dual fuel)
Average Energy Bill UK – January–March 2026 Breakdown
- Electricity: 2,700 kWh/year Gas: 11,500 kWh/year Standing charge ≈ 54.75p/day electricity + 35.09p/day gas
How to tell if you pay too much
Regional variation examples (medium household)South East / London → usually £30–£80 higher Scotland / North East → usually £20–£60 lower Northern Ireland → completely separate market
Prepayment meter average ≈ 8–12% higher than Direct Debit
If your annual bill projection is >£1,900–2,000 on medium usage → almost certainly worth comparing.