UK gas price index, real terms
UK gas price index, real terms stood at 89.8 in Jun 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Domestic energy prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1990 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Domestic energy prices table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price index, real terms (2025=100) | |||||||||||
| Gas | 89.8 | 89.3 | 88.9 | 93.3 | 92.9 | 93.3 | 97.6 | 97.7 | 97.7 | 97.3 | |
| All domestic fuels | 93.9 | 94.3 | 94.9 | 101.6 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98.8 | 97.4 |
Understanding UK gas price index, real terms
This indicator measures the real-terms price index for residential mains gas consumed across the United Kingdom, adjusted to remove the effect of economy-wide inflation. It reflects the true purchasing power cost of piped gas relative to a standardised base period, stripping away general currency depreciation. Distinguishing itself from electricity or liquid fuel deflated series, this metric focuses strictly on mains gas affordability for households. Sibling series in the table present corresponding real-terms measures for alternative domestic energy sources and aggregate baskets.
Monthly movements combine the effects of seasonal demand spikes with broader macroeconomic deflator adjustments. Early estimates are subject to routine revisions as underlying utility price collections and deflator series are updated. Twelve-month comparisons provide an honest assessment of annual trends by neutralising seasonal weather patterns that affect heating fuel consumption. Analysts should consult this series alongside nominal cash gas prices to determine whether gas costs are outpacing general consumer inflation over time.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is a real-terms gas index useful for analysts?
- It shows whether gas prices are rising faster or slower than general inflation, reflecting true affordability.
- What deflator is used to derive these real-term values?
- Broader consumer price or GDP deflator indices are applied to convert nominal cash figures into constant purchasing power.
- How does this series differ from the all domestic fuels real-terms index?
- This series tracks mains gas exclusively, whereas the all domestic fuels index covers electricity, gas, oil, and solid fuels combined.