Business energy prices: 12% up in October, another 20% in January — what to do now

What's happening to business energy prices

Business gas and electricity prices are rising 12% this October, with a further 20% increase expected in January. Taken together, a business paying £1,000 a month today could be paying around £1,340 a month by the new year.

Who is most at risk

• Businesses whose fixed contract ends in the next six months
• Businesses on out-of-contract or deemed rates, which are usually the most expensive
• New businesses moving into premises without a contract in place

The six-month rule

Suppliers let you secure a new price up to six months before your current contract ends. Checking early gives you the widest choice of offers from suppliers across the market, before the January rise is priced in.

Do you know what you're paying?

Most of our customers can't name their unit rate or standing charge — and that's normal. Both are on your latest bill. Our plain-English guide shows you where to find them: https://equalpayments.co.uk/guides/how-to-read-your-business-energy-bill

What to do this week

1. Find your contract end date and your latest bill.
2. Try our price calculator to see what the rises could cost you: https://equalpayments.co.uk/guides/business-energy-price-rises-2026
3. Ask us for a quote — we come back within 24 hours: https://equalpayments.co.uk/quick-quote

We never charge you directly: our fee is included in the price we negotiate with the supplier, with no additional charge on top.

Equal Payments Ltd — independent UK energy broker with 14 years' energy market experience. Call 07528 661897 or email info@equalpayments.co.uk.