Skip to main content
Energy Review

Standing Charge Calculator

Enter the daily gas and electricity standing charges from your tariff to see their combined weekly, monthly and annual cost. Leave either fuel blank if it does not apply.

Affiliate
Thinking about switching to Octopus?

Use our referral link, and we'll both get £50 credit once your switch is complete.

Existing customer? Find out how you can benefit too. T&Cs apply (only one switching offer per household)

Your standing charges
Results update as you type

The starting electricity standing charge is Ofgem’s price-cap rate for GB average, Direct Debit, 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 (Ofgem). Use the rate shown on your own tariff if you have it.

The starting gas standing charge is Ofgem’s price-cap rate for GB average, Direct Debit, 1 October 2026 to 31 December 2026 (Ofgem). Use the rate shown on your own tariff if you have it.

Tip:This calculator annualises the rates you enter using seven days per week and a 365-day year. It does not include unit rates or energy use.

What are standing charges?

A standing charge is the fixed daily part of a tariff. If your tariff has one, it applies for every day covered by the bill, including days when you use no energy. Rates vary by tariff, region and payment method.

Compare the whole tariff

A lower standing charge does not guarantee a cheaper tariff. Add the unit-rate cost for your expected kWh over the same period and include any fees or discounts. Use the energy bill calculator for that full comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is a standing charge?

A standing charge is a daily amount set by your supplier for a gas or electricity tariff. If the tariff has one, it is charged for each day covered by the bill even when no energy is used that day.

Do I have to pay a standing charge?

That depends on the tariff available to you. Check the tariff terms rather than assuming every offer has the same structure, and compare the unit rate as well as the standing charge.

Should I avoid a standing charge?

A lower standing charge does not by itself prove that a tariff is cheaper. Compare the standing charge and every applicable unit rate over the same period using your expected energy use, then include any other fees or discounts.

Other calculators

Rob Gibbs

Written by

Rob Gibbs

Hi, I'm Rob, and I run Energy-Review.co.uk. I initially started this project in 2018 when I was looking to switch energy suppliers and found there wasn't a website that provided simple, data-backed reviews on all the suppliers available. Since then, I have spent a lot of time (too much, some may say!) looking at all publicly available data about each supplier and writing reviews using this information. These reviews are updated as regularly as possible, and any data is backed up by a source where necessary. I have also started writing guides on various energy-related topics, which hopefully you will find useful. If you find any issues, please use our contact form to let us know.