Ofgem has announced the next cap, from 1 October to 31 December 2026. The figures below still apply until then. See what changes
Merseyside and North Wales
Ofgem price cap, 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2026
Merseyside and North Wales · paying by Direct Debit
MERSEYSIDE AND NORTH WALES · DUAL FUEL · MEDIUM USE
£146 a month
£1,748 a year
£366 a year before you use anything
(21% of the bill)
Price cap 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 · Ofgem data
capwatch.uk/bill/merseyside-north-wales-dual-medium
Estimate only, based on Ofgem's price cap and typical use. Not financial advice.
Direct Debit rates
| Fuel | Unit rate | Daily standing charge |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 27.66p/kWh | 70.76p/day |
| Gas | 7.28p/kWh | 29.42p/day |
Gas includes 5% VAT. Electricity includes 5% VAT.
Your standing charge is 13.57p a day above the GB average.
Prepayment rates
| Fuel | Unit rate | Daily standing charge |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 26.82p/kWh | 70.76p/day |
| Gas | 6.99p/kWh | 29.42p/day |
Gas includes 5% VAT. Electricity includes 5% VAT.
Your standing charge is 13.57p a day above the GB average.
Share a specific card
- Gas and electricity, medium use, Direct Debit
- Gas and electricity, medium use, prepayment
- Electricity only, medium use, Direct Debit
- Electricity only, medium use, prepayment
Permanent link to these figures: /r/merseyside-north-wales/2026-q3
Sources
- Ofgem Benchmark Maximum Charges, period 16b (retrieved 22 September 2026)
- Ofgem: Changes to energy price cap between 1 July and 30 September 2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026)
- Ofgem: Summary of changes, 1 July to 30 September 2026 (revised TDCV) (retrieved 22 September 2026)