Why Switch to Octopus Energy?
Over 8 million UK customers and the UK’s largest energy supplier. Here’s why.
Competitive Prices & Fixes to Beat Rises
Octopus fixed tariffs have often been priced below the Ofgem price cap, and they lock your rates for the length of the deal — useful with bills forecast to keep rising.
For October – December 2026, the Ofgem price cap is £1,723 a year for a typical dual-fuel household, and forecasters expect a further rise of 16–26% in January 2027 (see forecasts). Prices vary by region, so get a quote to compare with what you pay now.
Get a No-Obligation Quote →Award-Winning Customer Service
Octopus has one of the highest Trustpilot ratings of any UK energy supplier, from hundreds of thousands of reviews.
They’ve been a Which? Recommended Provider for many years running. When you contact them, you speak to a real person who can actually help.
Renewable Electricity as Standard
Octopus electricity tariffs come with renewable electricity from sources like wind, solar, and hydro. This isn’t a premium add-on or a green option — it’s the default across all their plans.
Smart Tariffs That Actually Save Money
Octopus offers more innovative tariffs than any other UK supplier:
Intelligent Octopus Go – Designed for electric vehicle owners, this tariff offers overnight charging at heavily discounted rates. Smart charging rates are typically a fraction of the standard unit rate.
Agile Octopus – A half-hourly variable tariff linked to wholesale prices. For households that can shift usage to off-peak times, savings of 30–50% are achievable.
Octopus Tracker – Your rate follows the wholesale market daily. Transparent pricing with no surprises.
Cosy Octopus – Built for heat pump owners, offering three cheap-rate windows throughout the day.
No Exit Fees
Most Octopus fixed tariffs come with no exit fees, meaning you’re free to switch to a better deal at any time. This is unusual in the energy market, where exit penalties of £30–£60 per fuel are common.
The Switching Process Is Painless
Switching takes under 5 minutes online and completes within 5 working days. Octopus handles everything with your old supplier — you don’t need to make a single phone call.
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