Standard Variable Tariff

Tariff details for British Gas, including contract notes, price ranges and the supporting metadata we currently hold.

Direct debit supported Cash supported
End date
30 September 2026
Contract length
3 months
Electricity code
XZK
Gas code
YZK

Tariff overview

Standard Variable Tariff was a 3 fixed tariff released on 30 June 2026, with an expected end date around 30 September 2026. This tariff is no longer current, but it may still be useful if you are checking an older bill, reviewing a previous deal, or trying to understand what tariff you were on before moving elsewhere.

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Contract snapshot

Contract length
3 months
Exit fee
£Not listed
Smart meter
Not required or not listed
Cash payments
Supported

Price ranges by region

These summaries show the range of rates we currently hold across regions, rather than one national figure.

Electricity

Regions listed: 14

Direct debit standing charge: 42.65p to 67.39p

Direct debit unit rate: 23.90p to 26.34p

Cash standing charge: 49.65p to 75.84p

Cash unit rate: 25.23p to 27.81p

Gas

Regions listed: 14

Direct debit standing charge: 27.17p to 28.12p

Direct debit unit rate: 6.85p to 7.17p

Cash standing charge: 34.94p to 34.95p

Cash unit rate: 7.21p to 7.55p

Multi-rate electricity

Regions listed: 14

Direct debit standing charge: 42.24p to 66.61p

Direct debit day rate: 28.79p to 31.96p

Direct debit night rate: 13.51p to 14.42p

Cash day rate: 30.16p to 33.51p

Cash night rate: 14.54p to 15.50p

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