| From | To | Standing | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | Current | 70.19p | 27.58p |
| 1 Oct 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 70.19p | 27.58p |
| 29 Sep 2026 | 30 Sep 2026 | 72.78p | 26.11p |
| 29 Sep 2026 | 28 Sep 2026 | 72.78p | 27.29p |
| 27 Sep 2026 | 28 Sep 2026 | 72.78p | 26.11p |
| 3 Sep 2026 | 26 Sep 2026 | 72.78p | 27.29p |
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Standard Variable
Standard All 14 UK regions
Standard Variable is a standard electricity tariff from EDF. Rates and standing charges shown below are refreshed daily; last updated .
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DNO: SP Energy Networks
Standing charge
70.19p
/day
Unit rate
27.58p/kWh
Current rates effective from .
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| Region | DNO | Standing charge | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern England | UK Power Networks | 60.62p | 28.11p |
| East Midlands | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 60.05p | 26.78p |
| London | UK Power Networks | 50.51p | 28.09p |
| North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire | SP Energy Networks | 76.72p | 29.43p |
| West Midlands | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 65.99p | 27.04p |
| North East England | Northern Powergrid | 70.61p | 26.89p |
| North West England | Electricity North West | 53.73p | 27.98p |
| Northern Scotland | Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks | 63.67p | 27.83p |
| Southern Scotland | SP Energy Networks | 70.19p | 27.58p |
| South East England | UK Power Networks | 61.19p | 28.39p |
| Southern England | Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks | 56.41p | 27.95p |
| South Wales | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 63.93p | 28.05p |
| South West England | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 64.55p | 28.08p |
| Yorkshire | Northern Powergrid | 70.67p | 27.05p |
Rates include VAT where applicable. Half-hourly bands for time-of-use tariffs are shown in the panel above when you select a region.
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This tariff is currently published in all 14 UK DNO regions. Use the region selector at the top of this page to see the rates and standing charge for your specific DNO region. Availability is subject to EDF's own eligibility criteria, which can include smart meter compatibility and account standing.
Standard Variable is a standard tariff with variable rates that may change over time. On a standard tariff, you pay the same unit rate at every time of day.
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Standing charges and unit rates are refreshed daily from the official EDF tariff data. The most recent rate change recorded for this tariff is dated 1 October 2026. The page itself caches for one hour in your browser for faster repeat visits.
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