Business Electricity Comparison
Compare the electricity unit rate, daily standing charge and contract length together. A lower pence-per-kWh rate can still cost more overall if the standing charge or other fees are higher.
Have a recent bill ready: your annual electricity use, meter details and current contract end date help you compare offers for the same premises. Use Shareholder.co.uk to understand what matters when comparing.
Source: Ofgem: Switch your business energy supplier (opens in a new tab)
Business Gas Comparison
Gas tariffs also combine a unit rate with a standing charge. Your annual gas use and the term of the contract affect which offer is suitable; check any broker charge and what happens when the contract ends.
If you use both fuels, compare gas and electricity separately as well as together. An offer for one fuel does not automatically tell you the cost of the other.
Source: Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)
Compare today’s business energy rates
There is no single live business rate that applies to every UK organisation. An actual quote depends on the premises, meter, usage, supplier, contract length and when the offer is made.
Start with the guidance and published price benchmarks on Shareholder.co.uk, then use the comparison link above to request current offers. Compare the full estimated annual cost and terms rather than a headline unit rate alone.
Source: Ofgem: Switch your business energy supplier (opens in a new tab)
What are the latest business energy prices for September 2026?
The UK government’s Quarterly Energy Prices report published on 29 September 2026 gives the latest official non-domestic averages available in that publication: 5.3p per kWh for gas and 24.5p per kWh for electricity. Both figures describe prices paid in the second quarter of 2026 (April–June), not quotes available in September.
These are averages across non-domestic consumers, not an offer for your business. Consumption bands, standing charges, taxes and individual contract terms can change the amount you pay. For a current price, request a quote.
Business gas rates September 2026
The September 2026 government publication reported an average of 5.3p per kWh paid by non-domestic gas users in April–June 2026. It was 0.6% lower than the same quarter in 2025.
This is historical survey data, not a September 2026 tariff or a guaranteed gas rate. Your quote may be higher or lower and should also show any daily standing charge and contract fees.
Business electricity rates September 2026
The September 2026 government publication reported an average of 24.5p per kWh paid by non-domestic electricity users in April–June 2026. It was 2.0% higher than the same quarter in 2025.
This is not a live September quote. Your meter, location, consumption pattern and contract affect the rate available to your business; include standing charges and fees when comparing.
What is business energy?
Business energy is electricity or gas supplied under a contract for business use. Your supplier bills for the energy used, usually measured in kilowatt hours (kWh), alongside any daily standing charge and applicable taxes or other charges.
The contract sets the rate, term and what happens when it ends. If you work from home, you may instead be on a domestic contract; check with your supplier before seeking a business tariff.
Source: Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)
Are you on out-of-contract rates?
Some suppliers move customers onto out-of-contract rates when a fixed-term business contract ends without a new agreement. Ofgem says these rates are usually more expensive than fixed-term contracts.
Check your latest bill or ask your supplier which contract you are on and whether you are free to switch. Also check if you are on a deemed or rolling contract; the rules can differ.
Sources: Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)Ofgem: Switch your business energy supplier (opens in a new tab)
Does the price cap affect business energy rates?
Ofgem’s widely reported energy price cap sets limits on default-tariff unit rates and standing charges for domestic customers. It is not a general cap on business gas and electricity contract prices.
Do not use household price-cap figures as business quotes. Check your actual business contract and the terms of any offer; some other protections depend on business size and contract type.
Sources: Ofgem: Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges (opens in a new tab)Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)
How to compare business energy tariffs per kWh
For a rough comparison, multiply your expected annual kWh by each tariff’s unit rate, then add the daily standing charge multiplied by 365. Compare like-for-like contract periods, taxes and any other fees.
For example, at 10,000 kWh a year, a 1p-per-kWh difference changes the unit-rate component by £100 a year. That does not include standing charges, taxes, other fees or changes in consumption.
Source: Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)
Do you need a business energy broker?
No. You can approach suppliers directly or use a comparison service. A broker can help find and negotiate a contract, but you should understand how they are paid and whether commission is included in the price.
Ofgem advises checking the broker’s fee and, where required, membership of an approved redress scheme before agreeing. Most business energy contracts have no cooling-off period, so review the terms carefully.
Sources: Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)Ofgem: Switch your business energy supplier (opens in a new tab)
What affects the price of business energy?
Your usage, meter type, location, contract duration and the supplier’s offered rates can all change the cost. An offer may also have daily standing charges, broker fees and tax treatment that affect the final bill.
Use the same annual usage and contract length when comparing quotes. Check whether a fixed offer locks in the unit price, which other charges can change, and what happens at renewal.
Source: Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)
What's the difference between domestic and business energy?
Domestic tariffs are for homes; business contracts are arranged for commercial use and have different terms and protections. The domestic price cap does not generally set business tariff rates.
Business contracts can include specific termination windows, broker commissions and different tax treatment. If your workplace is also your home, check with your supplier which kind of account you have.
Sources: Ofgem: Get a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)Ofgem: Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges (opens in a new tab)
How long does it take to switch business energy?
There is no one switching time that fits every business contract. First check your current agreement for its end date, notice period and any charges for leaving early. Fixed-term contracts may allow you to arrange a future switch during a switching window; variable-rate contracts may allow a switch at any time.
Your new supplier will need your meter details and annual consumption. Your existing supplier may object, for example if you owe money. Ask the new supplier for the expected start date once your application and contract have been accepted.
Source: Ofgem: Switch your business energy supplier (opens in a new tab)
Sources
- Department for Energy Security and Net ZeroQuarterly Energy Prices: September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- OfgemGet a business energy contract (opens in a new tab)
- OfgemSwitch your business energy supplier (opens in a new tab)
- OfgemEnergy price cap unit rates and standing charges (opens in a new tab)