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Octopus Fixed Tariffs 2026

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gpman Posts: 435 Forumite

26 February at 1:45PM edited 26 February at 1:59PM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81900383#Comment_81900383

Just listened to the video by Greg.
Pretty clear what he says:
"The good news is, first of all, if you are on a fixed tariff with Octopus, we will just cut the daily rate from April 1st, when the government changes kick in."
The only issue being, I thought the government changes were supposed to change the unit rates not the daily rates,
I'll just take the opportunity to post a more direct link to the same youtube video as it may assist some reaching it:
CEO: Energy Prices Are Dropping April 1st 🙌 Here's What You Need to Know - YouTube
Edit:
Having now had the opportunity to actually watch the video, rather than just listening to it, I see there is a delayed, onscreen text splash that says the reduction will be to unit prices. (contrary to what Greg says.)

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vic_sf49 Posts: 825 Forumite

26 February at 4:38PM

Thanks @gpman for the details, which saves me watching it.

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Lorian Posts: 6,528 Forumite

26 February at 5:12PM edited 26 February at 5:13PM

Feb V7 is out ..... Gone up.

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bill6262 Posts: 37 Forumite

27 February at 7:47PM edited Today at 10:12AM

From 1st April
North west
Need to know:
the UK government is reducing energy costs in April. This estimated quote is based on rates from 1st April.

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Lorian Posts: 6,528 Forumite

Today at 9:07AM

Where are you seeing that @bill6262

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bristolleedsfan Posts: 12,842 Forumite

Today at 9:43AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81902826#Comment_81902826

North West price capped SC from 1 April E 47.63 pence per day G 29.22 pence per day
Likely fixes from 1 April will reflect reduction.

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bill6262 Posts: 37 Forumite

Today at 9:51AM edited Today at 10:04AM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81903282#Comment_81903282

It's what I am being quoted on the octopus website on 27th Feb 12 month fix
I must add the above
North west

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Lorian Posts: 6,528 Forumite

Today at 10:36AM edited Today at 10:52AM

Thanks. So that's showing 0.33p off gas units and 3.51p off electric units. Almost exactly what we are expecting (tad low on electric).
Also useful FAQ from Octopus https://octopus.energy/blog/april-2026-price-cap-updates/

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EssexHebridean Posts: 25,689 Forumite

Today at 11:08AM

very useful FAQ- thanks @Lorian

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chrisr21 Posts: 18 Forumite

Today at 12:58PM

I’m also in the North West and being quoted completely different rates from what you are?

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