UK business gas prices: small consumers
UK business gas prices: small consumers stood at 4.37 Pence per kWh in Q2 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Gas and electricity prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2004 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Gas and electricity prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas, average | 4.94 | 4.79 | 4.73 | 4.85 | 4.97 | 5.17 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.13 | 5.82 | |
| Gas, small consumers | 4.37 | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.67 | 4.61 | 4.82 | 4.82 | 5.04 | 5 | 5.64 | |
| Gas, medium consumers | 3.86 | 3.98 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.16 | 4.65 | 4.58 | 4.32 | 4.49 | 4.87 |
Understanding UK business gas prices: small consumers
Measuring average pence per kilowatt-hour gas prices for small commercial consumers across the United Kingdom, this metric isolates enterprises operating just above micro-business thresholds but below medium-sized industrial benchmarks. The calculation aggregates wholesale commodity costs, local gas distribution network charges, environmental policy obligations, and commercial taxation for establishments such as local restaurants, small workshops, and community facilities. This category differs from sibling rows by capturing firms that have moved past basic default tariffs yet remain sensitive to market volatility due to moderate heating and operational fuel demands.
When evaluating these figures, analysts must account for the strong seasonal nature of gas consumption, where winter heating loads elevate unit costs well above summer levels. Relying on year-on-year comparisons rather than quarter-on-quarter changes ensures that predictable climate variations are not misinterpreted as permanent pricing trends. Provisional estimates are subject to regular revisions as energy suppliers finalise billing reconciliations. Comparing this category directly with large industrial gas rates will highlight significant cost disparities, driven by differences in contract structures and volume discounting.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of businesses are captured within this small consumer gas bracket?
- Local restaurants, small workshops, and community facilities that consume more than micro-businesses but lack large industrial scale.
- Is quarter-on-quarter or year-on-year analysis more appropriate for this series?
- Year-on-year analysis is recommended to neutralise the substantial impact of winter heating seasonality on unit prices.
- Why are initial estimates of these gas prices subject to revision?
- Suppliers frequently submit delayed billing adjustments and corrected consumption volumes after the initial quarterly publication.