Energy prices
Electricity and gas prices in South and Central Scotland
The price cap rates for 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, the network region served by SP Energy Networks.
- Electricity, direct debit
- 26.11pper kWh
- plus 61.41p a day standing charge
- Gas, direct debit
- 7.87pper kWh
- plus 29.89p a day standing charge
A home in South and Central Scotland using Ofgem’s typical amounts would pay about £1,734 a year at these rates, £10 more than at the Great Britain average. That makes it the 5th most expensive of the 14 regions for a typical home.
The electricity standing charge here is 4th highest of the 14 regions. Standing charges alone come to £333 a year for a home with both fuels, before any energy is used.
The rates
| Direct debit | Now | Since last quarter | Against Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, per kWh | 26.11p | up 0.26p | 0.21p less than average |
| Electricity, per day | 61.41p | down 2.76p | 6.58p more than average |
| Gas, per kWh | 7.87p | up 0.64p | 0.10p less than average |
| Gas, per day | 29.89p | up 0.65p | 0.21p more than average |
Gas includes 5% VAT. Electricity carries no VAT until 31 March 2027, so the electricity changes against last quarter include VAT coming off.
Prepayment
Electricity 25.31p per kWh, gas 7.57p per kWh. Standing charges are the same as direct debit.
Economy 7 and other multi-rate meters
61.72p a day, and an average of 24.70p per kWh across day and night. How that splits into a day and a night rate is up to each supplier, so check your bill for yours.
What a year costs here
| Ofgem usage level | Use a year | South and Central Scotland | Great Britain average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low (flat or 1-bedroom home, 1–2 people) | 1,600 kWh electricity, 6,000 kWh gas | £1,223 | £1,208 |
| Medium (2–3 bedroom house, 2–3 people) | 2,500 kWh electricity, 9,500 kWh gas | £1,734 | £1,724 |
| High (4+ bedroom home, 4–5 people) | 3,800 kWh electricity, 14,000 kWh gas | £2,427 | £2,424 |
Your own use is on your bill. The direct debit checker and tariff checker work from it, and the running cost calculator prices a shower, a tumble dryer or a heater.
Council areas in this region
- City of Edinburgh
- Clackmannanshire
- Dumfries and Galloway
- East Ayrshire
- East Dunbartonshire
- East Lothian
- East Renfrewshire
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Glasgow City
- Inverclyde
- Midlothian
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Renfrewshire
- Scottish Borders
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- West Dunbartonshire
- West Lothian
Partly in South and Central Scotland
- Northumberland about 6%
Each council’s share is measured from where its homes are, against the official network boundaries. How we worked it out
Common questions
- How much is electricity per kWh in South and Central Scotland?
- Under the price cap for 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026, 26.11p per kWh with a standing charge of 61.41p a day, paying by direct debit on a single-rate meter. The Great Britain average is 26.32p and 54.83p.
- How much is gas per kWh in South and Central Scotland?
- 7.87p per kWh with a standing charge of 29.89p a day, including 5% VAT, by direct debit. The Great Britain average is 7.97p and 29.68p.
- What is the average energy bill in South and Central Scotland?
- A home using Ofgem’s typical 2,500 kWh of electricity and 9,500 kWh of gas would pay about £1,734 a year at these rates, against £1,724 at the Great Britain average. Bigger homes use more; the table on this page gives Ofgem’s low and high levels too.
- How do I know if I am in South and Central Scotland?
- Your electricity bill’s MPAN, the long supply number, starts its bottom row with 18 in South and Central Scotland. Region boundaries follow the old electricity boards rather than councils, so a few councils near the edge are split between regions.