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.
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.
Get more from your energy
Take control with EV Optimise
Charge anytime, day or night for just 9p per kWh3. That works out at around 700 miles for less than £20 a month4.
Sign up to Power Saver
Don’t miss out on the chance to get some incredible savings with Power Saver5, where you can choose when you switch on half-price electricity6 at selected times throughout the whole week.
Unlock My ScottishPower rewards
With My ScottishPower7 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
Take control with EV Optimise
Charge anytime, day or night for just 9p per kWh3. That works out at around 700 miles for less than £20 a month4.
Sign up to Power Saver
Don’t miss out on the chance to get some incredible savings with Power Saver5, where you can choose when you switch on half-price electricity6 at selected times throughout the whole week.
Unlock My ScottishPower rewards
With My ScottishPower7 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.
Jan – Mar 2026: £1,758
Apr - Jun 2026: £1,641 (a difference of £117)
Jul - Sep 2026: £1,6378 (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.
Jan – Mar 2026: £1,758
Apr - Jun 2026: £1,641 (a difference of £117)
Jul - Sep 2026: £1,6378 (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
All electricity used will be charged at your normal unit rate based on your ScottishPower tariff. The credit for your EV smart charging session will appear as credit on your bill.
4
Monthly cost is based on driving an average of 700 miles per month, achieving 4 miles per kWh and charging your car at the rate of 9p per kWh whilst using EV Optimise add-on. You will be charged at your normal electricity unit rate for your charging session and credited the difference. Monthly cost will vary depending on miles driven per month, car make and model and driving efficiency.
5
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.
6
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 available 90 hours per week, 20% slots available 50 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.
7
My ScottishPower Terms and Conditions and exclusions apply.
8
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.