Energy prices are increasing slightly from January
Ofgem have announced a slight increase to the energy price cap from 1st January 2026. This means customers on a Standard Variable tariff paying by Direct Debit, will see their prices go up from £1,755 to £1,758 a year – a £31 difference. However, you could save money today by switching to our fixed price tariff2.
Energy prices are increasing slightly from January
Ofgem have announced a slight increase to the energy price cap from 1st January 2026. This means customers on a Standard Variable tariff paying by Direct Debit, will see their prices go up from £1,755 to £1,758 a year – a £31 difference. However, you could save money today by switching to our fixed price tariff2.
Get more from your energy
Fix your prices
Switch to our fixed price tariff2for peace of mind. And if we launch an even cheaper tariff, you can move to it at any time with no exit fees.
Half-price electricity every weekend
Don’t miss out on the chance to get some incredible savings with our Half-Price Weekends3, where you can enjoy half-price electricity4every Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm.
Unlock My ScottishPower rewards
With My ScottishPower5 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 our fixed price tariff2for peace of mind. And if we launch an even cheaper tariff, you can move to it at any time with no exit fees.
Half-price electricity every weekend
Don’t miss out on the chance to get some incredible savings with our Half-Price Weekends3, where you can enjoy half-price electricity4every Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm.
Unlock My ScottishPower rewards
With My ScottishPower5 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 up at the April 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.
Oct - Dec 2025: £1,755
Jan – Mar 2026: £1,758 (a difference of £3)
Apr - Jun 2026: £1,7896 (a difference of £31)
Future predictions: price cap changes
Our current forecast shows that prices are expected to go up at the April 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.
Oct - Dec 2025: £1,755
Jan – Mar 2026: £1,758 (a difference of £3)
Apr - Jun 2026: £1,7896 (a difference of £31)
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
All values based on a typical household that uses 11,500kWh of gas a year, and 2,700kWh of electricity a year.
2
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.
3
Our Half-Price Weekend events are part of our Power Saver service. You must be an electricity customer with a communicating smart meter and consent to sharing half-hourly readings with us to participate in Power Saver. Exclusions apply. See Power Saver Terms and Conditions.
4
Electricity used will be charged at your normal unit rate and you will later have your bill credited for the energy you used. The credit is calculated as half of your electricity unit rate (excluding VAT) and will show as ‘Power Saver Credit’ on your bill or statement. Your daily standing charge will be paid at your normal rate. Eligibility criteria, exclusions apply. See Terms and Conditions.
5
My ScottishPower Terms and Conditions and exclusions apply.
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Based on a forecast undertaken by ScottishPower for a typical household on 19th November 2025. 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.