Rewards for using less when the grid is stressed, and smart tariffs that save you more. Get real long term value from a supplier you can trust
- Our Tariffs
Get a full list of our available
and historical tariffs.
- Octopus export tariff
Unlock bonkers export rates
Sell back to the grid
- All our tariffs
Octopus Energy-Learn more about
our tariffs
- Smart Tariffs
Smart customers can save more
Eligible for connected smart meters
- Best for Customer Service
Which? Recommended 7 years in a row
Outrageously good customer service
- Help And FAQs
Read Through the FAQs To Get More
Information And Call Us For Help.
- Our Tariffs
Search results
Historically, the United Kingdom Electricity Price reached an all time high of 580.55 in September of 2022. UK Electricity decreased 0.55 GBP/MWh or 0.64% since the beginning of 2024, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh).
In August 2024, electricity prices in Great Britain amounted to 63 British pounds per megawatt-hour, a decrease on the previous month. A record high was reached in August 2022 when day-ahead ...
- Overview
- Historical electricity data: 1920 to 2022
Historical electricity data: 1920 to 2022
Historical electricity data series updated annually in July alongside the publication of the Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics (DUKES).
MS Excel Spreadsheet, 136 KB
This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alt.formats@energysecurity.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Published 22 January 2013
Last updated 27 July 2023 + show all updates
Jul 8, 2024 · In the second half of 2023 UK domestic electricity prices were higher than in any EU country. Gas prices in the UK were 20% below the EU average. UK consumer prices for gas and electricity increased at a much faster rate than the EU average in 2022.
Sep 26, 2013 · These domestic energy price statistics focus on the average prices paid by households for their energy (predominantly gas and electricity) and the methods they use to pay for it.
Dec 20, 2023 · With a supply shortage hitting Europe in 2021 and 2022, energy prices in the UK faced a new level of instability, affecting suppliers and consumers alike. Show more. Published by Statista...
People also ask
How much has UK electricity decreased since 2024?
How much did electricity cost in Britain in 2024?
What was the UK electricity price in 2022?
What are domestic energy price statistics?
What happened to UK gas prices in 2023?
How much did electricity prices increase in 2021?
Aug 31, 2022 · This chart shows a timeline of the default tariff price cap for dual fuel direct debit customers in the UK.