EDF price changes in 2026
Have EDF energy prices risen in 2026?
EDF energy prices on standard variable tariffs have risen once in 2026 in line with the energy price cap, which increased from £1,755 to £1,758 on 1 January.
EDF standard variable energy tariffs are subject to Ofgem's energy price cap, just like the majority of energy suppliers operating in the UK. The price cap sets the maximum rate suppliers can charge for average use on standard variable tariffs, which are typically the most expensive type of energy plan. When the price cap goes up, suppliers usually raise their prices to match it.
We can see how EDF's prices have followed the price cap in the table below.
| Time period | Price cap level | EDF Energy standard variable price |
|---|---|---|
| October 2023 - January 2024 | £1,834 | £1,834 |
| January 2024 - April 2024 | £1,928 | £1,928 |
| April 2024 - July 2024 | £1,690 | £1,690 |
| July 2024 - October 2024 | £1,568 | £1,568 |
| October 2024 - January 2025 | £1,717 | £1,717 |
| January 2025 - April 2025 | £1,738 | £1,738 |
| April 2025 - July 2025 | £1,849 | £1,849 |
| July 2025 - October 2025 | £1,720 | £1,719 |
| October 2025 - January 2026 | £1,755 | £1,755 |
| January 2026 - April 2026 | £1,758 | £1,758 |
Can I do anything about EDF price rises?
All customers with a standard variable tariff plan from EDF will be impacted by price rises. If you're on a fixed plan from EDF, your rates will stay the same for the remainder of the contract. But remember that you'll automatically be rolled onto a standard variable tariff when your fixed deal ends.
If you're not on a fixed deal, it's very likely you can save by switching to one. You can see the fixed deals that are available by running an energy comparison below.
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Which energy suppliers have changed their prices in 2026?
You can read about previous price changes from other suppliers below:
Will EDF's prices rise again in 2026?
It's difficult to tell because the energy market is unpredictable. When the next price cap comes into effect in April, prices will probably fall because it will take the government's £150 bill reduction (announced in the autumn 2025 Budget) into account.