Energy bills vary across the UK. Here’s where they’re cheapest – and most expensive
Today’s energy price cap fall will affect every household in the UK, but not in the exact same way.
That’s because where you live affects the cost of your energy and how expensive your energy bills are.
Gas and electricity prices vary between regions, even if you use the exact same amount of energy as another household.
Why do prices vary?
The biggest reason for bills varying by region is due to supply and demand.
Energy companies bulk-buy energy from generators to provide homes with power. If it knows an area has lots of customers, the company will bulk-buy energy, meaning the cost per unit in those areas tend to be lower.
By contrast, if there are relatively few people in your area, then the per-unit cost is driven up.
Other factors that affect costs include the fees charged by local distribution networks to energy companies to help distribute energy to homes, which differ depending on which network is used.
Who pays the least and most under current price cap?
The South West has the highest average gas unit rate, paying 7.22p per kWh on average.
Customers in the East Midlands pay the least on average, with a unit rate of 6.85p.
The North Wales and Mersey region has the highest average electricity unit rate, meanwhile, paying 28.50p per kWh.
Households in southern Scotland pay the least on average, with a unit rate of 25.82p.
