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Compare Energy Prices & Switch Supplier – January 2026
Compare gas & electricity prices January 2026. Price cap £1,758. Find cheaper deals from Octopus, OVO, E.ON, British Gas & more. Free & impartial.
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The Ofgem energy price cap for January–March 2026 is £1,758 per year for a typical medium dual-fuel household paying by Direct Debit.
Many households are still paying more than necessary. Comparing takes 2 minutes and can save £80–£340 per year (based on 2025–2026 switching data).
Current typical unit rates (Jan 2026 cap)
- Electricity: 27.69 p/kWh + 54.75 p/day standing charge
- Gas: 5.93 p/kWh + 35.09 p/day standing charge
Why compare energy prices right now?
- Variable tariffs track the cap → no advantage
- Best fixed deals often 8–18% below cap (especially 12-month fixes)
- EV, heat-pump and solar export tariffs are significantly cheaper for suitable properties
Top 6 suppliers frequently cheapest (Jan 2026)
- Octopus Energy
- Utility Warehouse
- OVO Energy
- E.ON Next
- Outfox the Market / Fuse Energy
- So Energy / Good Energy (green-focused)
Current Octopus Tariffs – January 2026
Octopus Energy tariffs January 2026 • Flexible / Intelligent Go / Agile • customer service • is Octopus the cheapest? Compare live offers & save vs £1,758 cap.
UK's top suppliers for customer satisfaction
Typical savings vs price capMedium household: £10–£150/year cheaper than cap on Flexible; EV/solar households save £200–£500+.
Octopus contactCustomer service: 0808 164 1088 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) Emergencies: 0808 164 1088 (same line, 24/7)
Pros & Cons 2026Pros: Best app, 100% renewable matching, excellent EV/solar tariffs, high satisfaction. Cons: Agile tariff risky for non-savvy users; some fixed deals sell out fast.
Best for EV drivers, solar owners, green-focused customers. Often #1 or #2 cheapest overall.