Energy bills to rise by 6.4% from April

Gas and electricity bills are set to rise again by 6.4% from April as the new energy price cap kicks in. This is now the third consecutive increase - how much more will you pay?

Ofgem energy price cap website on laptop screen beside energy bill statement.
Energy bills will rise by 6.4% when Ofgem's new price cap comes in from April
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The Ofgem energy price cap will rise by 6.4% from April 2025, in a major blow for billpayers.

The increase was largely driven by a recent spike in wholesale prices, accounting for around 78% of the total rise.

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Electricity and gas unit prices and standing charges
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Energy price cap per unit and standing charge

Energy price cap per unit and standing charge

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1 January to 31 March 2025   

1 April to 30 June 2025  

Electricity

24.86 pence per kWh

60.97 pence daily standing charge

27.03 pence per kWh

53.80 pence daily standing charge

Gas

6.34 pence per kWh

31.65 pence daily standing charge

6.99 pence per kWh

32.67 pence daily standing charge

Jessica Sheldon
Deputy Digital Editor

Jessica is a financial journalist with extensive experience in digital publishing.

She was previously Digital Finance Editor at GB News and Personal Finance Editor at Express.co.uk. She enjoys writing about savings, pensions and tax, and is passionate about promoting financial education.