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UK Household Bills · Q2 2026 cap · Next change 27 May
Last verified 19 May 2026

DUAL FUEL CALCULATOR · Q2 2026

Gas & Electric Bill Calculator

Calculate your combined energy bills using current Ofgem price cap rates for dual fuel households.

£1,641/yr
Typical dual fuel bill
£137/mo
Monthly average
2700kWh electricity/yr
11500kWh gas/yr

Dual Fuel Energy Calculator

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Typical Bills by Property Type

Typical Energy Usage by Property

Ofgem Typical Domestic Consumption Values · April 2026 values

Property TypeOccupantsElectricityGasMonthly Bill
1-bed flatLow11,800 kWh/yr7,500 kWh/yr£99/mo
2-bed flatMedium22,100 kWh/yr9,000 kWh/yr£112/mo
2-bed houseMedium22,400 kWh/yr10,000 kWh/yr£123/mo
3-bed houseMedium32,700 kWh/yr11,500 kWh/yr£137/mo
4-bed houseHigh43,200 kWh/yr14,000 kWh/yr£159/mo
5+ bed houseHigh54,100 kWh/yr17,000 kWh/yr£192/mo

Low: 1,800 kWh elec + 7,500 kWh gas ·

Medium: 2,700 kWh elec + 11,500 kWh gas ·

High: 4,100 kWh elec + 17,000 kWh gas

Bills calculated at Ofgem Q2 2026 cap rates.

Actual usage varies by lifestyle, insulation, and efficiency.

Price Cap History & Forecast

Ofgem Price Cap Trajectory

Typical household · Dual fuel · Direct debit

Q1 2026Jan–Mar
£1,758/yr
−£117
Q2 2026Apr–JunCurrent
£1,641/yr
Electricity24.67p/kWh
Gas5.74p/kWh
+£220
Q3 2026Jul–SepForecast
£1,861/yr
Cornwall Insight

Next cap announced 27 May 2026 · Based on 2,700 kWh electricity + 11,500 kWh gas

About Dual Fuel Bills

Most UK households use gas for heating and hot water, and electricity for lighting and appliances. This dual fuel setup typically costs £1641 per year at current price cap rates.

The typical household uses 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas annually. Your actual usage depends on property size, insulation quality, occupancy, and lifestyle factors.

All prices include 5% VAT and are based on the Ofgem price cap for Q2 2026.