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Business gas prices, Q2 2026

Business gas rates per kWh

What UK businesses actually pay for gas, by size, from the government's quarterly price statistics. The all-business average in Q2 2026 was 5.28p per kWh; the smallest users paid 9.31p.

Next official update: 17 December 2026. This page updates automatically.

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All-business average, Q2 2026 5.28p/kWh Down 0.6% year on year
Smallest users (under 278,000 kWh a year) 9.31p/kWh Up 6.1% year on year
Climate Change Levy on gas 0.801p/kWh Main rate from 1 April 2026
VAT 20% Standard rate. 5% for low users and charities
Q2 2026 (provisional)

Business gas prices by business size

Pence per kWh, excluding VAT. These are fully delivered prices, so standing charges and network costs are already spread across the units used.

Average gas price paid by UK businesses by size, Q2 2026
Business size Annual use Incl. CCL Excl. CCL vs Q1 2026 vs Q2 2025
Very small Under 278,000 kWh a year 9.31p 8.80p +28.2% +6.1%
Small 278,000 to 2,777,999 kWh 4.86p 4.38p +2.1% -4.6%
Medium 2.78 to 27.8 GWh 4.21p 3.86p -3.3% -6.6%
Large 27.8 to 277.8 GWh 3.83p 3.68p -7.2% -5.7%
Very large 277.8 to 1,111 GWh 3.97p 3.89p -1.5% -7.3%
All businessesAverage5.28p

Source: DESNZ Quarterly Energy Prices, tables 3.4.1 and 3.4.2, published 29 September 2026. Download the original spreadsheet.

History

Business gas prices since 2004

Every quarter of the official series. Use the table view for exact figures.

  • Very small businesses
  • Small businesses
  • All businesses (average)
Average gas price paid by UK businesses by size, quarterly since 2004 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Jan 06Jan 08Jan 10Jan 12Jan 14Jan 16Jan 18Jan 20Jan 22Jan 24Jan 26 9.31 4.86 5.28 Average gas price paid by UK businesses by size, quarterly since 2004 0 5 10 15 Jan 06Jan 08Jan 10Jan 12Jan 14Jan 16Jan 18Jan 20Jan 22Jan 24Jan 26 9.31 4.86 5.28

p/kWh

Source: DESNZ Quarterly Energy Prices, tables 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 (incl. Climate Change Levy, excl. VAT). Each point is the first month of the quarter.
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DateVery small businesses (p/kWh)Small businesses (p/kWh)All businesses (average) (p/kWh)
1 Apr 20269.314.865.28
1 Jan 20267.264.765.16
1 Oct 20258.124.895.07
1 Jul 202510.215.115.13
1 Apr 20258.785.095.31
1 Jan 20257.545.325.54
1 Oct 20248.485.305.51
1 Jul 202410.105.485.35
1 Apr 20249.125.455.42
1 Jan 20248.756.066.12
1 Oct 20239.216.176.40
1 Jul 202312.026.275.94
1 Apr 20239.706.126.12
1 Jan 20239.317.177.18
1 Oct 20228.595.246.04
1 Jul 202210.555.716.75
1 Apr 20227.674.645.00
1 Jan 20225.213.654.17
1 Oct 20215.343.954.18
1 Jul 20216.073.063.09
1 Apr 20214.832.662.59
1 Jan 20214.122.482.50
1 Oct 20204.692.712.48
1 Jul 20206.913.042.33
1 Apr 20205.442.752.37
1 Jan 20204.172.582.59
1 Oct 20194.252.622.49
1 Jul 20196.073.092.38
1 Apr 20194.702.772.45
1 Jan 20194.102.592.57
1 Oct 20184.212.742.56
1 Jul 20184.993.422.52
1 Apr 20184.192.842.46
1 Jan 20183.572.242.29
1 Oct 20173.792.032.07
1 Jul 20175.012.422.12
1 Apr 20174.182.462.23
1 Jan 20173.672.212.24
1 Oct 20163.742.172.24
1 Jul 20165.132.822.33
1 Apr 20164.182.502.34
1 Jan 20163.912.572.53
1 Oct 20154.312.682.63
1 Jul 20154.953.202.75
1 Apr 20154.512.772.71
1 Jan 20153.982.992.88
1 Oct 20144.532.932.93
1 Jul 20145.173.672.83
1 Apr 20144.573.522.95
1 Jan 20144.203.273.17
1 Oct 20134.283.213.06
1 Jul 20134.793.633.07
1 Apr 20134.313.353.13
1 Jan 20134.003.103.04
1 Oct 20124.082.962.90
1 Jul 20124.543.072.73
1 Apr 20124.133.112.86
1 Jan 20123.883.002.86
1 Oct 20113.692.932.65
1 Jul 20113.432.652.22
What to expect

How much should your business pay for gas?

Illustrative annual costs using the Q2 2026 average price for each usage band, before VAT. Your own quote will depend on your meter, region and contract.

10,000 kWh a year £931 at 9.31p per kWh (very small band)
50,000 kWh a year £4,655 at 9.31p per kWh (very small band)
150,000 kWh a year £13,965 at 9.31p per kWh (very small band)
1,000,000 kWh a year £48,600 at 4.86p per kWh (small band)

How much does 1,000 kWh of gas cost a business?

At the Q2 2026 average of 9.31p per kWh for the very small band, 1,000 kWh of gas costs about £93.10 before VAT. That figure is all-in: it already carries the standing charge and the Climate Change Levy, spread across every unit. A larger user pays less per unit, so the same 1,000 kWh costs a small-band business about £48.60.

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Market direction

Are business gas prices going up?

Government averages lag by a quarter. Wholesale prices show which way new contract prices are moving now.

Wholesale gas, 30-day average to 31 Oct 2026

7.27p/kWh

Rising

Wholesale gas prices have risen 13.0% over the last 30 days and are above their 12-month average (+73%).

Wholesale gas, 7-day rolling average, last 24 months 2 4 6 8 10 NovJan 25MarMayJulSepNovJan 26MarMayJulSep 8.36 Wholesale gas, 7-day rolling average, last 24 months 2 4 6 8 10 Jan 25Jul 25Jan 26Jul 26 8.36

p/kWh

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DateWholesale gas (p/kWh)
31 Oct 20268.36
30 Oct 20268.29
29 Oct 20268.16
28 Oct 20268.04
27 Oct 20267.88
26 Oct 20267.76
25 Oct 20267.68
24 Oct 20267.58
23 Oct 20267.44
22 Oct 20267.38
21 Oct 20267.33
20 Oct 20267.31
19 Oct 20267.28
18 Oct 20267.19
17 Oct 20267.07
16 Oct 20266.96
15 Oct 20266.85
14 Oct 20266.75
13 Oct 20266.62
12 Oct 20266.51
11 Oct 20266.41
10 Oct 20266.38
9 Oct 20266.35
8 Oct 20266.29
7 Oct 20266.25
6 Oct 20266.21
5 Oct 20266.17
4 Oct 20266.18
3 Oct 20266.17
2 Oct 20266.15
1 Oct 20266.14
30 Sep 20266.18
29 Sep 20266.20
28 Sep 20266.22
27 Sep 20266.27
26 Sep 20266.33
25 Sep 20266.40
24 Sep 20266.49
23 Sep 20266.51
22 Sep 20266.58
21 Sep 20266.64
20 Sep 20266.71
19 Sep 20266.74
18 Sep 20266.75
17 Sep 20266.77
16 Sep 20266.82
15 Sep 20266.83
14 Sep 20266.80
13 Sep 20266.69
12 Sep 20266.61
11 Sep 20266.55
10 Sep 20266.44
9 Sep 20266.31
8 Sep 20266.24
7 Sep 20266.19
6 Sep 20266.11
5 Sep 20265.99
4 Sep 20265.87
3 Sep 20265.79
2 Sep 20265.73

What this means for your renewal

Wholesale gas prices have been climbing. New fixed contracts are priced from forward wholesale costs, so quotes tend to follow the market. If your contract ends in the next six months, it's worth getting quotes now: many suppliers will quote for a contract that starts when your current one ends, so you can lock in a price early.

This describes what has already happened in the market. It is not a forecast. Charts show a 7-day average of daily prices, updated every morning.

What's included in a business gas price?

The price you pay per kWh covers the wholesale cost of the gas, the cost of the national transmission system and your local gas network, government policy costs, metering, the supplier's own costs and margin, and any broker commission. On your bill you'll usually see it split into a unit rate and a daily standing charge.

On top of that you pay the Climate Change Levy (0.801p per kWh from 1 April 2026) and VAT: 20% at the standard rate, or a reduced rate if you use no more than 145 kWh a day on average, or 4,397 kWh a month.

Why your price may differ from the average

  • Usage and size. The bands on this page are wide; within a band, smaller users usually pay more per unit.
  • Region. Network charges vary by area. Gas transportation charges vary by local distribution network.
  • When you fixed. A contract agreed when wholesale prices were high stays high until it ends.
  • Contract status. Out-of-contract and deemed rates are usually far higher than fixed rates.

Use and cite this data

You're welcome to use these figures in articles, reports and presentations. Please credit Business Energy Expert with a link to this page.

Business Energy Expert (2026) UK business gas prices. Available at: https://www.businessenergyexpert.com/business-gas-prices/ (Accessed: 1 Nov 2026).

Download: All bands, every quarter (CSV) · JSON

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FAQs

Business gas price FAQs

What is the average business gas price per kWh in 2026?

In Q2 2026 UK businesses paid an average of 5.28p per kWh for gas, including the Climate Change Levy and excluding VAT, according to DESNZ. Prices ranged from 9.31p for the smallest users to 3.97p for the largest.

Are business gas prices going up?

The average business gas price in Q2 2026 was 2.2% higher than the previous quarter and 0.6% lower than a year earlier. For the direction of new contract prices, watch the daily wholesale tracker.

What is a good business gas rate?

Compare your all-in price (total bill before VAT divided by kWh used) with the average for your size band in the table above. If you're well above it, you're likely overpaying. On a quote, check the unit rate and the standing charge together, not the unit rate alone.

Why do smaller businesses pay more for gas?

Standing charges, metering and account costs are spread over fewer units, and smaller users buy less, so they have less negotiating power. This is why the smallest band always has the highest price per kWh.

Do business gas prices vary by region?

Yes. Network charges differ between regions, so the same business can get different quotes in different parts of the country. The DESNZ averages on this page are UK-wide.

When were business gas prices highest?

In the DESNZ series, the all-business average peaked in Q1 2023 at 7.18p per kWh, following the 2021 to 2023 wholesale energy crisis.

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