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
31 December 2030
Contract length
Not listed months
Electricity code
XZM
Gas code
YZM

Tariff overview

Standard Variable Tariff is a fixed tariff released on 15 January 2026. It is due to end around 31 December 2030. This tariff is not currently available for new switches. This type of tariff is usually aimed at customers who want price certainty for a set period, so the main things to review are the tariff end date, any exit fees, and what happens when the fixed term finishes.

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Contract snapshot

Contract length
Not listed 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: 13

Direct debit standing charge: 43.53p to 59.11p

Direct debit unit rate: 25.42p to 27.09p

Cash standing charge: 51.37p to 67.14p

Cash unit rate: 26.83p to 28.59p

Gas

Regions listed: 13

Direct debit standing charge: 32.91p to 33.93p

Direct debit unit rate: 5.51p to 5.85p

Cash standing charge: 40.85p to 40.88p

Cash unit rate: 5.81p to 6.17p

Multi-rate electricity

Regions listed: 13

Direct debit standing charge: 43.55p to 59.90p

Direct debit day rate: 31.18p to 33.50p

Direct debit night rate: 14.21p to 15.58p

Cash day rate: 32.68p to 35.13p

Cash night rate: 15.26p to 16.69p

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