April Energy Price Cap Rise 2025
Published date: February 2025
At Your Co-op Energy, we recognise that the increasing cost of living is a worry. This is why we're dedicated to keeping you updated on any changes that might impact your home energy, as soon as possible.
Here you can find out all there is to know about the April price cap change and what it means for you.
What is the New April 2025 Price Cap?
The energy price cap will increase from £1,738 per year for a typical dual-fuel UK household, to £1,849 starting April 1st and ending June 30th, 2025. This is an increase of approximately 6.4% for the average UK household.
The price cap is a limit set by Ofgem, the energy market regulator, for the amount that energy suppliers can charge customers for their tariffs during a set quarterly period. It's designed to protect customers from being overcharged and it falls in line with the wholesale market energy suppliers purchase energy from, including gas and electricity.
What does this mean for me as of April?
If you're on a variable tariff, your energy bills will most likely increase from April 1st. However, it's important to note that this is just an estimate, and your actual bill will vary depending on your energy usage.
If you’re on a fixed tariff, you will remain unaffected by this price cap rise as long as your tariff doesn’t end between April 1st and June 30th, 2025.
If you are looking to choose a new energy tariff before April 1st, then our 16-month fixed energy tariff will see you saving into summer 2026. 100% renewable energy, excellent rated customer service and no exit fees, that’s a solution that will not only protect you from the likely price cap rises but also deliver a better service you can stop any time.
What is an Average UK Household for the Price Cap?
The Ofgem price cap is based on a "typical/average household" using 11,500 kWh of gas and 2,700 kWh of electricity a year with a single dual-fuel fee for gas and electricity use, paid by direct debit.
However, there are lots of factors that influence your energy bill.
- Property size and type
- Property efficiency
- Time of energy use
- Amount of gas and electricity you use
How can I save money on my energy bills?
There are a number of things you can do to save money on your energy bills, such as:
- Switching to a fixed-rate tariff with Your Co-op Energy: This can help you lock in a lower rate and protect yourself from April’s price cap and future price rises. Here at Your Co-op Energy, the advantage is even greater – unlike most other suppliers, we have no exit fees on our fixed-rate tariffs and last 16 months. That means you can switch to a fixed-rate or variable-rate plan with complete peace of mind, knowing you can leave at any time without penalty if your circumstances change.
- Reducing your energy consumption: There are a number of ways to do this, such as simple things like turning off lights and appliances when you're not using them and not leaving them in standby mode. Or even doing a deep-dive into your home efficiency, here's a guide to increasing your home energy efficiency.
- Shopping around for the best deals: There are a number of energy providers but be sure to factor in exit fees when comparing prices and renewable energy when thinking about the planet. With Your Co-op Energy's no exit fees guarantee, you can choose our great value tariff with confidence and lower your carbon footprint.
Summary of April's price cap changes
- The Ofgem energy price cap will increase for UK homes from £1,738 to £1,849.
- For over 3 years our standing charges have been cheaper than any large supplier and will continue to be so.
- If you’d like to protect your rates from future changes, we offer a 16-month fixed tariff with no exit fees and 100% renewable energy. Explore our tariffs.
- We’ll keep an eye on your account balance and suggest a change to your payments if it looks like you’re paying too much or too little.
Does the April 2025 price cap impact those without a smart meter and on a variable tariff?
If you’re on a variable tariff and don’t have a smart meter, you can still make use of the new price cap by submitting a new meter reading just before the new cap is active on April 1st. This will ensure that the price you are paying could be lower for a period before you’re in line with the price cap increase.
At Your Co-op Energy, we provide a cost-effective fixed-rate tariff, variable tariff, and Community Power tariff, all with the added benefit of no exit fees and 100% renewable energy.
Find out more about what Your Co-op Energy can do for you.
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