Last Updated: 01/04/2025
As the new financial year begins, UK households are bracing for a wave of bill increases known as "Bills Day." Effective from April 2025, the Energy Price Cap has risen by 6.4%, pushing the average annual UK energy bill to £1,849. This surge is primarily due to spikes in wholesale energy prices, alongside modest increases in policy costs and inflationary pressures. Alongside energy, residents are also facing hikes in council tax, water bills, broadband, and the TV Licence.
While many of these increases are unavoidable, there is an opportunity for consumers to save money on their energy costs. By switching to a fixed-rate energy tariff, households can lock in a more manageable rate, shielding themselves from further price hikes and gaining control over a significant portion of their monthly expenses.
Here is a list of the top 10 fixed-rate energy tariffs available, ranging from one to two-year deals, which offer stability against the unpredictable energy market:
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NOTE: The prices above are based on an average UK energy consumption of 2,700kwh Elec and 11,500kwh Gas per year. In the industry these are referred to as Typical Domestic Consumption Values (TDCVs).
Advantages of this type of tariff are:
Disadvantages are:
This type of tariff benefits from the unit price being set at a certain rate for the life of the tariff. It is important to note that this does not mean your energy bill will remain the same - if you use more energy, your bill will be more. If you use less energy your bill will be less - it is the price you pay per unit of energy that is fixed.
With this type of plan you know exactly what your energy will cost you for the life of the tariff, if you keep an eye on your consumption. These energy tariffs can be fixed for any length of time, for example 12 months, or 5 years. You will normally find that the longer the tariff is fixed for, the more expensive it will be as suppliers allow for the fact that there is more likely to be a price rise if you are on the tariff for a longer period.
No! With a fixed rate, whether market prices go up or down, yours will remain the same. With a capped rate, prices will change in line with the market, but will not go over a set limit. So if market prices go down, your rate will go down, but if market prices go up, your rate will not rise above the cap. Capped price tariffs can be a little more expensive than fixed rate but you will benefit from the flexibility.
Our energy price comparison tool can show you the best priced fixed rate deal for your gas and electricity. Just select 'Fixed rate' in the filter box and start comparing prices today.
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