Review of typical domestic consumption values
This consultation is open for responses
Closes 20 Apr 2026 (15 days remaining)
Summary
Ofgem proposes updating typical domestic consumption values for electricity and gas that underpin the price cap methodology. The consultation closes 20 April 2026. These values help households estimate their energy usage and affect how the price cap is calculated.
Why it matters
This is administrative parameter adjustment within the price cap framework — redistributive policy that treats symptoms of expensive energy rather than addressing supply or market structure.
Key facts
- •Last review conducted in 2023
- •Consultation closes 20 April 2026
- •Values used for price cap methodology
Timeline
Areas affected
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Review of typical domestic consumption values | Ofgem Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience. BETA This site is currently in BETA. Help us improve by giving us your feedback . Close alert: Review of typical domestic consumption values Publication type: Consultation Publication date: 25 March 2026 Closing date: 20 April 2026 Status: Open Topic: Electricity supply, Gas supply, Energy pricing rules Subtopic: Energy price cap Get emails about this page Print this page Related links Decision for typical domestic consumption values 2023 Energy price cap: benchmark consumption review Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Proposed changes to update the typical domestic consumer values for electricity and gas, reflecting how household energy use has changed over time. Consultation description We regularly review the typical domestic consumption values for electricity and gas to check changes in the amount of energy used over time. Our last review was in 2023. They can help energy customers who are unsure how much energy they use, understand how much energy a typical household could use over a year. This consultation also discusses the general trend in domestic energy usage and how the new typical domestic consumption values interact with the energy price cap. Who should respond We would like views from people with an interest in the price cap methodology, including energy suppliers and energy industry bodies. We would also like responses from consumer groups and charities. How to respond Submit your response to this consultation by 20 April 2026 by emailing priceprotectionpolicy@ofgem.gov.uk . Documents Review of typical domestic consumption values - consultation [PDF, 246.61KB] Get emails about this page Print this page Related links Decision for typical domestic consumption values 2023 Energy price cap: benchmark consumption review Share the page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Close Notify me Would you like to be kept up to date with Review of typical domestic consumption values ? subscribe to notifications: Email Submit Close