| From | To | Standing | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2026 | Current | 51.16p | 26.67p |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 51.16p | 26.67p |
| 1 Jul 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 51.16p | 26.67p |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 30 Jun 2026 | 47.32p | 25.23p |
| 3 Apr 2026 | 11 Jun 2026 | 53.90p | 26.63p |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 2 Apr 2026 | 47.32p | 25.23p |
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Flexible Octopus
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Flexible Octopus is a standard electricity tariff from Octopus. Rates and standing charges shown below are refreshed daily; last updated .
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DNO: SP Energy Networks
Standing charge
51.16p
/day
Unit rate
26.67p/kWh
Current rates effective from .
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| Region | DNO | Standing charge | Unit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern England | UK Power Networks | 50.66p | 26.38p |
| East Midlands | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 50.31p | 25.10p |
| London | UK Power Networks | 41.50p | 26.35p |
| North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire | SP Energy Networks | 67.47p | 27.66p |
| West Midlands | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 56.42p | 25.33p |
| North East England | Northern Powergrid | 61.00p | 25.22p |
| North West England | Electricity North West | 44.32p | 26.13p |
| North Scotland | Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks | 46.41p | 26.42p |
| Central and Southern Scotland | SP Energy Networks | 51.16p | 26.67p |
| South East England | UK Power Networks | 54.55p | 26.33p |
| Southern England | Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks | 54.60p | 26.39p |
| South Wales | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 61.09p | 25.30p |
| South West England | National Grid Electricity Distribution | 60.89p | 25.85p |
| Yorkshire | Northern Powergrid | 54.26p | 26.42p |
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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Frequently asked questions about Flexible Octopus
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 Octopus's own eligibility criteria, which can include smart meter compatibility and account standing.
Flexible Octopus 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 Octopus tariff data. The most recent rate change recorded for this tariff is dated 1 July 2026. The page itself caches for one hour in your browser for faster repeat visits.
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