Energy prices are going down in April
Energy prices are going down for all our tariffs from 1st April 2026 reflecting the action taken by the UK Government1 to lower energy bills. So, whether you’re on a standard or fixed term tariff, your prices will come down.
With Ofgem’s price cap announcement, this means customers on a standard variable tariff paying by Direct Debit, will see their prices go down from £1,758 to £1,641 a year – a decrease of £1172. However, you could save even more today by switching to our fixed price tariff3.
Energy prices are going down in April
Energy prices are going down for all our tariffs from 1st April 2026 reflecting the action taken by the UK Government1 to lower energy bills. So, whether you’re on a standard or fixed term tariff, your prices will come down.
With Ofgem’s price cap announcement, this means customers on a standard variable tariff paying by Direct Debit, will see their prices go down from £1,758 to £1,641 a year – a decrease of £1172. However, you could save even more today by switching to our fixed price tariff3.
Get more from your energy
Fix your prices
Switch to a fixed price tariff3 and you could save even more. And if we launch an even cheaper tariff, you can move to it at any time with no exit fees.
Sign up to Power Saver
Don’t miss out on the chance to get some incredible savings with Power Saver4, where you can choose when you switch on half-price electricity5 at selected times throughout the whole week.
Unlock My ScottishPower rewards
With My ScottishPower6 rewards you earn points which can help you save on your energy bills. It’s our way of saying thank you.
Get more from your energy
Fix your prices
Switch to a fixed price tariff3 and you could save even more. And if we launch an even cheaper tariff, you can move to it at any time with no exit fees.
Sign up to Power Saver
Don’t miss out on the chance to get some incredible savings with Power Saver4, where you can choose when you switch on half-price electricity5 at selected times throughout the whole week.
Unlock My ScottishPower rewards
With My ScottishPower6 rewards you earn points which can help you save on your energy bills. It’s our way of saying thank you.
Future predictions: price cap changes
Our current forecast shows that prices are expected to go down at the July 2026 price cap review, as outlined below. Looking for peace of mind and stable rates? You can lock in your prices today with our fixed price tariff. If we launch a cheaper tariff, our customers can move to it any time with no exit fees.
Jan – Mar 2026: £1,758
Apr - Jun 2026: £1,641 (a difference of £117)
Jul - Sep 2026: £1,6377 (a difference of £4)
Future predictions: price cap changes
Our current forecast shows that prices are expected to go down at the July 2026 price cap review, as outlined below. Looking for peace of mind and stable rates? You can lock in your prices today with our fixed price tariff. If we launch a cheaper tariff, our customers can move to it any time with no exit fees.
Jan – Mar 2026: £1,758
Apr - Jun 2026: £1,641 (a difference of £117)
Jul - Sep 2026: £1,6377 (a difference of £4)
Simple ways to manage your energy
Manage your account in the ScottishPower App where you can monitor your energy use and track and adjust your monthly payments with our Direct Debit Manager tool. It’s worth remembering that the price cap is not a cap on your total bill value. So, the less energy you use, the less you’ll pay. We have a range of tips and advice to help you reduce your energy use.
Simple ways to manage your energy
Manage your account in the ScottishPower App where you can monitor your energy use and track and adjust your monthly payments with our Direct Debit Manager tool. It’s worth remembering that the price cap is not a cap on your total bill value. So, the less energy you use, the less you’ll pay. We have a range of tips and advice to help you reduce your energy use.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
1
These reductions are because the UK Government announced that it will end the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme which is currently funded through costs to household energy bills, and that the amount households pay through their energy bills towards the Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme will go down and be funded by general taxation. These reductions will come into effect on 1st April 2026 subject to the Government confirming the grant funding requirements.
2
All values based on a typical household that uses 11,500kWh of gas a year, and 2,700kWh of electricity a year.
3
Fixed price tariffs are subject to availability. Full tariff Terms and Conditions apply. Your Direct Debit amount may vary depending on your energy use. Available to existing customers only via their online account or ScottishPower app.
4
Our Power Saver Offer events are part of our Power Saver service. You must be a ScottishPower electricity customer with an online account, a communicating smart meter and consent to sharing half-hourly readings with us to participate in the Power Saver Offer. Exclusions apply. See Power Saver Offer Terms and Conditions.
5
Electricity used will be charged at your normal unit rate, and you will later have your bill, or meter if you are a PAYG customer, credited for the energy used during your chosen slots. Each day is divided into hourly slots, with a 50% or 20% discount rating applied to selected slots (50% slots are available 49 hours per week, 20% slots are available 25 hours per week). Credit is calculated depending on the rating of your chosen slots (excluding VAT) and appears as ‘Power Saver Credit’ on your bill or statement. Your daily standing charge will be charged at your normal rate. Eligibility criteria, exclusions, and T&Cs apply.
6
My ScottishPower Terms and Conditions and exclusions apply.
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Based on a forecast undertaken by ScottishPower for a typical household on 25th February 2026. Subject to change. A typical annual bill is the estimated annual costs for a typical household, which is defined as one that uses 11,500kWh of gas a year and 2,700kWh of electricity a year.