Ofgem (the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets) have revealed that the UK energy price cap (default tariff) will be lower for the October through December 2023 period than it was in the previous period July through September period. The reduced UK energy price cap came into effect on the 1st of October.
The CEO of Ofgem Jonathan Brearley said that
Jonathan suggests cautious optimism heading into the winter period which is a realistic approach. The Ofgem energy price cap reducing for winter will help, but you should still be savvy with how you use energy and how you can protect your property this winter.
What is the Ofgem energy price cap for 2023?
The new energy price cap is set to reduce to £1,923, a decrease of 7% from the July to September 2023 energy price cap.
Of the various factors impacting the UK energy price cap, the leading factor is likely the gradual decline in wholesale gas and electricity prices.
The reduction in Russian gas supplied to Europe had led to high prices in 2022. Steady liquified natural gas (LNG) imports throughout 2023, most of which have been imported from the US, have helped curb the impact.
Consumer rights expert and founder of MoneySavingExpert.com Martin Lewis explained:
How much will energy cost per kWh?
The daily standing charge for electricity is set to remain the same for customers on a standard variable tariff (default tariff) at 53p per day. Where you will be saving money however is how much you pay per kWh. Decreasing by 10% from the previous period, the cost of electricity per kWh will be 27p.
Although not reducing as much, the cost of gas per kWh is decreasing from 8p down to 7p. However, the daily standing charge is increasing from 29p to 30p.
What is the Ofgem energy price cap for prepayment meters (PPM)?
On the topic of prepayment meters, Ofgem CEO Jonathan Brearley had the following to say.
From October 1st through to the 31st of December, the PPM energy price cap is set to decrease to £1,949, which is a 6% decrease from the previous level. The government has aimed to bring PPM energy costs down to be more comparable to direct debit energy costs, and so while the PPM energy price cap is still £26 higher the gap is reducing over time.
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