These are the best publicly available tariffs. But SwitchPilot members get better.
The deals above are what's openly on the market. SwitchPilot members get access to exclusive tariffs that don't appear here or on any comparison site - because we make suppliers compete directly for your business. When a supplier wins your deal, they pay us a fee. We give you 10% of it back as cashback.
β οΈ Ofgem Price Cap (Direct Debit, Jan-Mar 2026)
The maximum your supplier can charge on a standard variable tariff. All figures include 5% VAT.
Β£1,758*
GB Average
27.69p
Avg Elec Unit
54.75p
Avg Elec Standing
5.93p
Avg Gas Unit
*Based on Ofgem's typical domestic consumption: 2,700 kWh electricity + 11,500 kWh gas per year. This is the UK average and varies by region. We calculate your exact regional cap based on your selected area and usage (inc 5% VAT).
π‘ Price cap dropping to Β£1,641 from 1 April!*
The current cap (Jan-Mar 2026) is Β£1,758. From 1 April it drops to Β£1,641. Fixed deals are already beating both figures - lock in now to save even more. We compare tariffs weekly from multiple suppliers.
*UK average based on Ofgem typical consumption (2,700 kWh elec + 11,500 kWh gas). Varies by region. Always verify on supplier website.
Fixed: Rate locked for 12-24 months. Protects against price rises but may have exit fees. Variable: Rate can change anytime, usually following the price cap.
π· Standing Charge
Daily fee you pay regardless of usage (typically 30-60p/day per fuel). This covers meter reading, billing, and grid maintenance.
β‘ Unit Rate
Cost per kWh of energy used. This is where most of your bill comes from. Lower is better, but watch the standing charge too!
πͺ Exit Fees
Fee to leave a fixed tariff early (typically Β£25-100 per fuel). No exit fees on variable tariffs or when contract ends.
π° What You're Actually Paying For
π Standing Charge (Nil kWh)
What you pay even with zero usage. Higher standing charges mean you're funding:
Policy costs - government green levies & schemes
Network costs - maintaining pipes & wires to your home
Metering - smart meter rollout & readings
Supplier costs - billing, customer service, bad debt
π‘ Standing charges vary by region due to different network costs (DNO areas).
β‘ Unit Rate (per kWh)
What you pay per kWh consumed. Higher unit rates mean you're funding more:
Wholesale costs - actual cost of gas & electricity
Balancing costs - keeping the grid stable
Losses - energy lost in transmission
Supplier margin - their profit (typically 1-2%)
π‘ Low users benefit from low standing charges. High users benefit from low unit rates.
π± What Does "100% Renewable" Actually Mean?
When a supplier claims "100% renewable electricity", they've purchased REGOs (Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin) or signed PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) with UK renewable generators.
However: The electricity physically coming into your home is from the National Grid - a mix of wind, solar, nuclear, gas, and other sources. You can't choose which electrons reach your socket!
Think of it like this: everyone draws from the same pool of water, but green tariffs pay to add more clean water to that pool. Your money supports renewable generation, even if your actual electrons are mixed source. (Note: Some suppliers like Fuse Energy choose not to claim 100% renewable for this reason, preferring transparency over REGO-backed marketing.)
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β οΈ Rates shown are representative. Availability may vary by postcode, meter type, and payment method. Always verify on the supplier's website before switching.
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