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by Thomas McGlynn • 28 October 2026
Get the latest UK gas and electricity wholesale prices. Updated daily with power market insights, price trends, and tips to help your business stay ahead.
Utilita business out-of-contract and deemed rates guide by Smart Energy Company
by Thomas McGlynn • 27 October 2026
Check Utilita business variable, deemed and out-of-contract rates for electricity and gas. Compare regions, HH charges and estimated costs, then get quotes.
Weekly market report dashboard with Oct 19–23, 2026 dates, sales figures, and a green bar chart on beige background
by Thomas McGlynn • 26 October 2026
Gas and power hit record highs this week; near-term renewals are now at the peak. Geopolitical risk and tight storage are the drivers.
ScottishPower business out-of-contract and deemed rates guide by Smart Energy Company
by Thomas McGlynn • 23 October 2026
Check ScottishPower business Standard Variable and Deemed rates from 1 October 2026. Compare payment methods, regions and meter types, then get energy quotes.
SmartestEnergy out-of-contract and deemed rates guide by Smart Energy Company
by Thomas McGlynn • 20 October 2026
Check SmartestEnergy out-of-contract and deemed rates from 1 October 2026. See extra electricity charges, estimate costs and compare business energy quotes.
E.ON Next business deemed rates and out-of-contract guide, with regional electricity and gas prices, by Smart Energy Company.
by Thomas McGlynn • 20 October 2026
Check E.ON Next business deemed rates by region and meter type. Estimate electricity and gas costs with VAT and CCL, then compare renewal and supplier quotes.
High business electricity standing charges: DCP412 explained, with an electricity meter and business premises.
by Thomas McGlynn • 20 October 2026
High business electricity standing charges despite low usage? Understand kVA capacity, TCR bands, CoMC and Ofgem’s DCP412 proposal, plus your review options.
Pozitive Energy out-of-contract and deemed rates guide by The Smart Energy Company, with the PE supplier logo.
by Thomas McGlynn • 19 October 2026
Check Pozitive Energy’s out-of-contract and deemed rates, see additional charges and estimate costs. Compare renewal and new contract options for your business.
Weekly market report dashboard in beige and mint with sales charts, summary stats, and October 2026 date range
by Thomas McGlynn • 19 October 2026
Gas and power rallied hard this week to multi-month highs. Near-term contracts climbed 9% and 6% respectively. What it means for your renewal.
Half-hourly meters: understand the costs, by The Smart Energy Company
by Thomas McGlynn • 19 October 2026
Understand half-hourly meter costs, kVA capacity and CT to whole-current reviews. Check network charges and compare your next business electricity contract.
British Gas Lite out-of-contract energy rates guide, with the supplier logo and Smart Energy Company branding.
by Thomas McGlynn • 14 October 2026
Check British Gas Lite VPP electricity and gas rates, understand AQ bands and estimate costs with VAT and CCL. Compare renewal and other supplier quotes.
TEM Energy out-of-contract electricity rates guide, with the TEM logo and Smart Energy Company branding.
by Thomas McGlynn • 14 October 2026
Check TEM Energy's published 29p HH unit rate, understand additional charges and estimate costs. Compare TEM renewal options and other supplier quotes.
British Gas Business out-of-contract and deemed rates guide by Smart Energy Company.
by Thomas McGlynn • 13 October 2026
Check British Gas Business deemed, Standard Variable and published Lite VPP rates. Estimate costs with VAT and CCL, then compare business energy quotes.
Weekly market report dashboard with date range, stats cards, and a simple bar chart on a beige background
by Thomas McGlynn • 12 October 2026
Gas and power both hit record highs this week after falling early then climbing sharply mid-week on Middle East shipping risks.
Weekly market report dashboard with green chart and metrics for 28th Sep–02nd Oct 2026
by Thomas McGlynn • 5 October 2026
Gas and power fell mid-week as Middle East supply fears eased, then recovered. Both sit in lower half of 30-day range; no rush to fix now.
Manufacturing electricity relief: could you qualify? Smart Energy Company BICS eligibility checker.
by Thomas McGlynn • 2 October 2026
Check BICS eligibility using your company number. See electricity relief of up to 4p/kWh, application requirements and how Smart Energy could help.
Monthly market outlook dashboard with two KPI cards and a September 2026 chart on a beige background
by Thomas McGlynn • 1 October 2026
September gas and power spiked on Middle East tensions, then eased as supply fears faded. Prices ended the month cheaper than they began but remain elevated.
Weekly market report dashboard with date range, metric cards, and a green bar chart on a beige background
by Thomas McGlynn • 29 September 2026
Gas and power fell mid-week on peace hopes, then bounced back. Near-term eased; far-dated climbed. Curve split, no clear direction.
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by Thomas McGlynn • 25 September 2026
A plain-English guide to MHHS for UK businesses: how half-hourly settlement works, the rollout timeline to 2027, and the one myth that could cost you money.
Smart Energy Group webinar banner on energy broker regulation, with sunset city view and desk in foreground
24 September 2026
Ofgem is preparing to directly regulate energy brokers and other TPIs. See what may change, what protections already exist and what businesses should check.