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 June 2026
Contract length
4 months
Electricity code
XZL
Gas code
YZL

Tariff overview

Standard Variable Tariff was a 4 fixed tariff released on 1 April 2026, with an expected end date around 30 June 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 This tariff is no longer current, but it may still be useful if you are checking an older bill, reviewing a previous deal, or trying to understand what tariff you were on before moving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
4 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: 42.70p to 67.41p

Direct debit unit rate: 22.55p to 24.95p

Cash standing charge: 49.64p to 75.82p

Cash unit rate: 23.80p to 26.33p

Gas

Regions listed: 14

Direct debit standing charge: 27.20p to 28.19p

Direct debit unit rate: 5.33p to 5.66p

Cash standing charge: 34.95p to 34.98p

Cash unit rate: 5.62p to 5.96p

Multi-rate electricity

Regions listed: 14

Direct debit standing charge: 42.29p to 66.65p

Direct debit day rate: 27.05p to 30.13p

Direct debit night rate: 12.91p to 13.80p

Cash day rate: 28.31p to 31.59p

Cash night rate: 13.88p to 14.83p

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