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Licensing Committee 
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Meeting of the Licensing Committee is to be held at
Council Chambers, Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX on Wednesday, 29
April 2026 at 09:30. 
BUSINESS 
1. Sederunt 
2. Declaration of Group Decisions and Members Interests * 
3. Minutes 
3a. Minute of the licensing committee held 12 November 2025 5 - 6
3b. Minute of the Special Licensing Committee held 17
December 2025
7 - 8
4. Written Questions ** 
5. Mandatory Review of Taxi Fares and Charges
Report by Executive Director Economy, Enterprise and Operations
9 - 64 
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Summary of Licensing Committee functions:
To deal with all aspects of the issue of licenses by Local Authorities as
required by Government; to deal with matters of Licensing and
registration not falling within the functions of any other Committee.     
Watching the Meeting
You can watch the webcast live by going to:    
http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_43661.html    
Webcasts are available to view for 1 year following the meeting.  
You can also attend the meeting in person.  If you wish to attend
in person, please come to the High Street entrance door and a
member of staff will let you into the Chamber. 
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GUIDANCE NOTES 
* Declaration of Group Decisions and Members Interests - The Chair of the
meeting shall seek declarations from any individual or political group at the
beginning of a meeting whether any prior decision has been reached on how the
individual or members of the group will vote on any item(s) of business on the
Agenda, and if so on which item(s).  A prior decision shall be one that the
individual or the group deems to be mandatory on the individual or the group
members such that the individual or the group members will be subject to
sanctions should they not vote in accordance with the prior decision.  Any such
prior decisions will be recorded in the Minute of the meeting. 
** Written Questions - Any Member can put one written question about any relevant
and competent business within the specified remits not already on the agenda, to
the Chair provided it is received by the Proper Officer or Committee Services by
5pm three working days prior to the day of the meeting, please see Standing Order
36 for deadlines.  A copy of any written answer provided by the Chair will be
published on the Council’s committee management system by 12pm the day
before the meeting.  The Member who has put the question may, after the answer
has been published, may ask one supplementary question directly related to the
subject matter at the meeting, but no discussion will be allowed. 
No supplementary question can be put or answered more than 10 minutes after
the Council has started on the relevant item of business, except with the consent
of the Chair. If a Member does not have the opportunity to put a supplementary
question because no time remains, then he or she can submit it in writing to the
Proper Officer who will arrange for a written answer to be provided within 7
working days. 
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MORAY COUNCIL 
Licensing Committee 
SEDERUNT 
Councillor Tracy Colyer (Chair)
Councillor Peter Bloomfield (Depute Chair)  
Councillor James Allan (Member)
Councillor Neil Cameron (Member)
Councillor Theresa Coull (Member)
Councillor John Divers (Member)
Councillor Jérémie Fernandes (Member)
Councillor Donald Gatt (Member)
Councillor David Gordon (Member)
Councillor Juli Harris (Member)
Councillor Elaine Kirby (Member)
Councillor Marc Macrae (Member)
Councillor Ben Williams (Member)  
Clerk Name: Lindsey Robinson
Clerk Telephone: 07966 120593
Clerk Email: committee.services@moray.gov.uk 
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MORAY COUNCIL 
Minute of Meeting of the Licensing Committee 
Wednesday, 12 November 2025 
Council Chambers, Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX 
PRESENT 
Councillor James Allan, Councillor Peter Bloomfield, Councillor Neil Cameron,
Councillor John Divers, Councillor Jérémie Fernandes, Councillor Donald Gatt,
Councillor David Gordon, Councillor Juli Harris, Councillor Elaine Kirby, Councillor
Marc Macrae, Councillor Ben Williams 
APOLOGIES 
Councillor Tracy Colyer, Councillor Theresa Coull 
IN ATTENDANCE 
Sean Hoath, Senior Solicitor; Jennifer Smith, Legal Advisor; and Lindsey Robinson,
Committee Services Officer. 
1.         Chair 
Councillor Bloomfield, as Depute Chair, chaired the meeting. 
2.         Declaration of Group Decisions and Members Interests 
In terms of Standing Order 21 and 23 and the Councillors' Code of Conduct, there were
no declarations form Group Leaders or Spokespersons in regard to any prior decisions
taken on how Members will vote on any item on the agenda or any declarations of
Member's interests in respect of any item on the agenda. 
3.         Resolution 
The meeting resolved that in terms of Section 50A (4) and (5) of the local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973, as amended, the public and media representatives be excluded
from the meeting for Item 6 of business on the grounds that it involves the likely
disclosure of exempt information of the class described in the relevant Paragraphs of
Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act. 
Paragraph Number
of the Minute Paragraph Number of Schedule 7A
6
Paragraph 4
Information relating to any particular applicant for, or
recipient or former recipient of, any service provided by the
authority. 
Item 3a.
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4.         Minute of the Licensing Committee held 3 September 2025 
The minute of the meeting held on 3 September 2025 was submitted and approved. 
5.         Written Questions 
The meeting noted that no written questions had been submitted. 
6.         Application for Renewal of Taxi Driver Licence [Para 3] 
The meeting had before it a report by the Executive Director Economy, Enterprise and
Operations asking the Committee to consider an application for the granting of a taxi
driver licence, received on 8 September 2025, and to determine whether it can be
granted or whether further information is required, as the application cannot be dealt
with under the powers delegated to the Chief Governance Officer. 
During consideration, Councillor Macrae moved to grant the licence on the basis that
the information provided was sufficient for a decision. This was seconded by
Councillor Gatt. 
Councillor Gordon proposed, seconded by Councillor Kirby, for the applicant to
undergo a further medical test. 
On a division there voted: 
For the Motion (6) Councillors Macrae, Gatt, Allan, Cameron, Fernandes,
and Harris
For the Amendment (5) Councillors Gordon, Kirby, Bloomfield, Divers, and
Williams
Abstain (0)   
Accordingly, the motion became the finding of the meeting, and the licence was
granted.   
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MORAY COUNCIL 
Minute of Special Meeting of the Licensing Committee 
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 
Council Chambers, Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX 
PRESENT 
Councillor James Allan, Councillor Peter Bloomfield, Councillor Neil Cameron,
Councillor Tracy Colyer, Councillor Theresa Coull, Councillor John Divers, Councillor
Jérémie Fernandes, Councillor Donald Gatt, Councillor David Gordon, Councillor Juli
Harris, Councillor Elaine Kirby, Councillor Marc Macrae, Councillor Ben Williams 
IN ATTENDANCE 
Sean Hoath, Senior Solicitor; Jennifer Smith, Legal Adviser; Lindsey Robinson,
Committee Services Officer, all Moray Council, and PC James Stewart, Police Scotland 
1.         Chair 
Councillor Tracy Colyer chaired the meeting. 
2.         Declaration of Group Decisions and Members Interests * 
In terms of Standing Order 21 and 23 and the Councillors' Code of Conduct, there were no
declarations from Group Leaders or Spokespersons in regard to any prior decisions taken
on how Members will vote on any item on the agenda or any declarations of Member's
interests in respect of any item on the agenda. 
3.         Resolution 
The meeting resolved that in terms of Section 50A (4) and (5) of the local Government
(Scotland) Act 1973, as amended, the public and media representatives be excluded from
the meeting for Item 4 of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of
exempt information of the class described in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of
Schedule 7A of the Act. 
Paragraph number
of the Minute Paragraph Number of Schedule 7A
4
Paragraph 14
Any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention,
investigation, or prosecution of crime. 
4.         Possible Suspension of a Street Trader Licence [Para 14] 
The meeting had before it a report by the Executive Director Economy, Enterprise and
Operations asking the Committee to consider a letter of complaint received on behalf of
Item 3b.
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the Chief Constable in respect of the holder of a current street trader licence. The Chief
Constable requested suspension of the licence. There are no powers delegated to the
Chief Governance Officer in this regard therefore the matter must be determined by the
Licensing Committee. 
The Legal Adviser confirmed that the licence holder and the Chief Constable’s
representative had received copies of the Chief Constable’s letter, and both were in
attendance. 
PC James Stewart represented the Chief Constable. 
PC Stewart addressed the Committee and responded to the questions asked. 
The licence holder addressed the Committee and responded to the questions asked. 
Councillor Gatt moved to take no action, and this was seconded by Councillor Macrae. 
There being no one otherwise minded, the Committee unanimously agreed to take no
action under paragraph 11 of Schedule 1 to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982. 
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Report to: Licensing Committee Meeting Date: 29 April 2026  
Report by: Executive Director Economy, Enterprise & Operations 
Author: Jennifer Smith, Solicitor Contact Email: licensing@moray.gov.uk 
Subject: Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 – Mandatory Review of Taxi Fares
and Charges 
1.  PURPOSE 
☒ For Decision      ☐  For Information 
1.1  The purpose of this report is to invite the Committee to formulate a set of proposals for the
maximum fares and charges applicable to taxis.  There are no powers delegated to officers
in this regard.    
1.2  This report is submitted to Committee in terms of Section III (F) (1) of the Council’s
Scheme of Administration relating to the exercise of the function of the Council as
licensing authority for the Moray Council area.    
2.  SUMMARY  
2.1  The Council, as licensing authority, must review the maximum fares and charges
applicable to taxi operators every 18 months under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act
1982 taking into consideration any expressed views during consultation.  The review must
be completed and new fare card implemented by 30 November 2026.    Taxi operators were
invited to submit a response to the informal consultation carried out by officers during the
period 2 February 2026 to 13 March 2026.  Proposals recommended by the Committee will
form the basis of the formal consultation with taxi operators and the public through being
advertised in the local press, online and issued to all existing contacts during the period 1
May 2026 to 24 July 2026. 
3.  RECOMMENDATIONS 
3.1  It is recommended that the Committee, in accordance with the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act 1982:- 
i)  Considers the views expressed by taxi operators in the informal consultation
process;
Item 5.
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ii)  Formulates a set of proposals for the maximum fares and charges applicable
to taxis in Moray;   
iii)  Instructs the Head of Governance to conduct a formal consultation on those
proposals as required by the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982; and 
iv)  Considers the views expressed in the formal consultation at its scheduled
meeting on 2 September 2026 in order to approve a revised fare card
structure for implementation on 30 November 2026.     
Jennifer Smith
Solicitor 
4.  BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT  
4.1  In terms of section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the Council,
as taxi licensing authority for the Moray Council area, is required to review the
fees and charges in connection with the hire of taxis within its area.  The fare
card (as it is known) requires to be reviewed within 18 months beginning with the
date that the previous card fare came into effect.  The previous fare card was
implemented on 30 May 2025.  The fares and charges set are the maximum that
can be charged therefore a taxi operator may choose to charge less.  The current
maximum fares and charges, attached at APPENDIX 1, were agreed by the
Committee at its meeting on 30 April 2025 (paragraph 6 of the Minute refers) and
came into effect on 30 May 2025.  A review should be completed and new fare
card implemented by 30 November 2026. 
4.2  In reviewing the fares, and before setting new ones, the licensing authority is
required to undertake the following process; 
• review the existing scales and propose new ones (whether at altered
rates or the same rates);
• carry out a formal consultation on those proposals by way of newspaper
advertisement inviting any person to lodge representations in writing to
the Council within one month of the date of publication of that
advertisement and thereafter, consider any representations received and
fix new maximum fares and charges; and 
• inform operators of the decision, implementation date and the right of
appeal. 
4.3  Although not a requirement, it has been past practice to precede this process
with informal consultation with taxi operators, undertaken by officers within the
Licensing and Regulatory team, that is then reported to Committee and used by
it when formulating proposals for new fares and charges upon which the formal
public consultation is carried out.  Again, although not a requirement, practice
has in the past also been for the formal consultation stage to include contact
with Community Councils, Local Area Forums and taxi operators within the
same timescale. 
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4.4  At the time of informal consultation there were 105 licensed taxi operators in
Moray.  As part of the informal consultation, officers within the Licensing and
Regulatory team approached all of them seeking their views on current fares
and charges and any proposals for change.  The informal consultation ran from 2
February 2026 to 13 March 2026.  A small number (4) of responses have been
received.  Three of the responses suggest an increase to the current fare card
and one response is in favour of keeping the current taxi fare structure the same.
Two responses suggested an increase of 4p for the first mile, and one suggested
an increase of £1.04 for the first mile.    Two responses also suggested an
increase of 2p for every additional 1/10th of a mile after the first.  One response
suggested an increase to surcharges based on a distance rate rather than fixed
sum.  These responses have been collated in APPENDIX 2 of this report. 
4.5  The Committee is invited to formulate a set of proposals for the maximum fares
and charges applicable to taxis in Moray, considering any responses received in
the informal consultation process.  For the Committee’s information and
consideration are the following:- 
4.6  The taxi fare review history from October 2002 to May 2025 is attached at
APPENDIX 3 of this report. 
4.7  Previously, the Committee has been provided with a report comparing the cost
of fuel across the UK prepared by the Automobile Association (“the AA”) for the
purposes of this review.  This report is no longer available.   The UK Government
Statistical Release dated 31 March 2026, attached at APPENDIX 4, provides a
brief summary of road fuel prices.  The mid month average retail price of petrol
for March 2026 was 140.5 pence per litre and average retail diesel price was
158.9 per litre, increases of 2.1% and 9.6% respectively compared to prices in
mid March 2025. 
4.8  Although the above UK Government Statistical Release provides the Committee
with an indication of the cost of fuel, the Committee should also be mindful of
standing charges and other running costs that relate to running a vehicle.  These
include the loss in value of a vehicle (depreciation), car insurance and car tax
together with the day-to-day running costs of the vehicle which involves
servicing, repairs, parking and tolls.  Previously, the AA provided a summary of
the various costs involved in running a vehicle however these reports are no
longer available.  As such, officers are unable to provide any reports that
illustrate the current rates for standing charges and day-to-day running costs. 
The Committee is invited to give due consideration to the inevitable need to
meet these costs taking into consideration the rising cost of goods and services
in the UK illustrated in APPENDIX 10 and further discussed at clause 4.13.   
4.9  The current fees (effective 1 April 2026) are:- 
Type Price
Copy of a Licence  £26
Replacement Badge £25
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Taxi Booking Office (4 or more cars) £591
Taxi/Private Hire – Driver Grant £279
Taxi/Private Hire – Driver Renewal £225
Taxi/Private Hire – Vehicle (Operator) £484
Variation of any Taxi/Private Hire
Licence
£32
Licence Plates £26    non-refundable
Vehicle Substitution  £405 
4.10  Copies of the taxi fares and charges applicable in the Highland Council,
Aberdeenshire Council and Aberdeen City Council areas are also produced for
comparison purposes at APPENDICES 5, 6, and 7 respectively. 
4.11  For illustrative purposes, based on the current maximum fares the cost of a
standard 5 mile taxi journey in the Moray Council area would be £17.16
(standard), £19.03 (late night) and £25.74 (festive period).  In the Highland
Council area (from 9 February 2026) the same journey (for up to 4 passengers)
would cost £13.70 (standard), £16.70 (late night) and £25.20 (festive period).  In
the Aberdeenshire Council area (from 1 December 2024) the fare would be
£14.65 (standard), £16.00 (late night) and £22.35 (festive period).  In the
Aberdeen City Council area the fare would be £13.60 (standard), £15.60 (late
night) and £21.90    (festive). 
4.12  Tables showing National Minimum Wages Rates and Wages in Moray are
attached at APPENDIX 8 and APPENDIX 9 respectively.   
4.13  The Consumer Price Index (CPI) continues to be a National Statistic and is a
measure of consumer price inflation produced to international standards in line
with European regulations.  First published in 1997 as the Harmonised Index of
Consumer Prices (HICP), the CPI is the inflation measure used in the
Government’s target for inflation.  The CPI is also used for purposes such as
uprating pensions, wages and benefits and can aid in the understanding of
inflation on family budgets.  An extract table showing the Consumer Price Index
change is shown in APPENDIX 10.  The fuller bulletin is available using this link:
Consumer price inflation, UK - Office for National Statistics. 
4.14  The CPI including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.2% in the 12
months to February 2026, unchanged from the 12 months to January. On a
monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.4% in February 2026, the same rate as in
February 2025.  The CPI rose by 3.0% in the 12 months to February 2026,
unchanged from the 12 months to January.  On a monthly basis, CPI rose by
0.4% in February 2026, the same rate as in February 2025.  The largest upward
contribution to the monthly change in both CPIH and CPI annual rates came
from clothing.  Motor fuels made the largest, offsetting, downward contribution.  
Core CPIH (excluding energy, food, alcohol and tobacco) rose by 3.4% in the 12
months to February 2026, up from 3.3% in the 12 months to January; the CPIH
goods annual rate was unchanged at 1.6%, while the CPIH services annual rate
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eased slightly from 4.3% to 4.2%.  Core CPI (excluding energy, food, alcohol and
tobacco) rose by 3.2% in the 12 months to February 2026, up from 3.1% in the
12 months to January; the CPI goods annual rate was unchanged at 1.6%, while
the CPI services annual rate eased slightly from 4.4% to 4.3%.   
5.  PROPOSALS  
5.1  The Committee is invited to formulate a set of proposals for the maximum fares and
charges applicable to taxis in Moray, considering any responses received in the informal
consultation process. 
5.2  The Committee is invited to instruct the Head of Governance to proceed with a public
consultation during the period 1 May 2026 to 24 July 2026 on its agreed proposals for the
maximum fares and charges.  The public consultation will be run online and issued to all
existing contacts as well as advertised in local press. 
5.3 
5.4 
The Committee is reminded that the fares set by the meter are the maximum fares that
can be charged so taxi operators may and can choose to charge less. 
The matter will be brought back before the Committee on 2 September 2026 to enable the
Committee to consider any responses to the formal consultation and fix the fare structure
for implementation on 30 November 2026.  In the event that there is no change to the
current taxi fare structure, the implementation date will remain 30 November 2026
allowing sufficient time for officers to issue fare cards with new dates.    
6.  SUMMARY OF IMPLICATIONS  
6.1  The table below shows whether risks and implications apply if the recommendations are
agreed: 
SUBJECT YES NO
Corporate Plan and 10 Year Plan (Local Outcome Improvement Plan) x 
Policy and Legal x 
Financial x 
Risk  x
Staffing x 
Best Value and Transformation  x
Property  x
Information Communications Technology/Digital  x
Equalities. Social Inclusion and Economic Impact  x 
Climate Change and Biodiversity Impact  x 
6.2  Corporate Plan and 10 Year Plan (Local Outcomes Improvement Plan (LOIP))
Improved Collaborative Leadership, as part of continuous improvement through Best
Value, will better enable the Council to fulfil the ambitions set out in its strategic plans. 
a) Links to Council Corporate Plan – The proposals in this report support and contribute
to improved outcomes for communities as outlined in the following Council Plan
strategic priorities:
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☒ Tackle Poverty and Inequality.
☒ Build Stronger Greener Vibrant Economy.
☒ Build Thriving, resilient, empowered Communities.   
b) Links to Local Outcomes Improvement Plan – The proposals in this report support
and contribute to improved outcomes for communities as outlined in the following
Local Outcomes Improvement Plan priorities:
☒ Developing a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable economy
☒ Building a better future for our children and young people in   Moray.
☒ Empowering and connecting communities.
☒ Improving wellbeing of our population 
6.3  Policy and Legal 
The legal implications of a taxi fare review are outlined above.    
6.4  Financial 
The costs associated with the review of taxi fares are outlays relating to advertising costs
estimated to be approximately £400.  This can be met from existing budgets.  Any costs
incurred by the Council’s Fleet Services in relation to resealing the taxi meters (if
necessary) will require to be met by taxi operators.  The cost of recalibrating the taxi
meters (if necessary) will also require to be met by taxi operators.   
One off Costs:
Service
Area
Budget Budget
Years
Proposed
Spend
this Year
Virement From Other
Comments
Licensing Taxis/PH 2026/2027 Approx
£400
1313999974401 Newspaper
Advert 
Annually Recurring Costs:
Service
Area
Budget With
Effect
From
Annual
Net
Impact
Virement
From (if
applicable)
Other
Comments
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 
6.5  Risk 
None arising from this report. 
6.6  Staffing  
The only staffing implication arising from this report is in terms of the time taken to
undertake consultation, draft the newspaper adverts, compile the responses to the
consultation, draft further Committee reports and notify taxi operators of the outcome of
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the review.  Whilst the time is considerable, this can be met from existing resources. 
Assistance will be sought from Officers within the Council’s Communications and
Marketing and Community Engagement Services.  
6.7  Best Value and Transformation  
None arising from this report. 
6.8  Property  
None arising from this report. 
6.9  Information Communications/Technology/Digital  
None arising from this report.  
6.10  Equalities, Social Inclusion and Economic Impact  
An equalities impact assessment is not required in connection with this report.  This is
because one of the recommendations of this report is for a public consultation to be
undertaken in relation to the taxi fare review. 
6.11  Climate Change and Biodiversity Impacts 
None arising from this report. 
7.  CONSULTATION  
7.1  Taxi operators were invited to submit a response to the informal consultation.  Proposals
recommended by the Committee will form the basis of the formal consultation with taxi
operators and the public through being advertised in the local press, online and issued to
all existing contacts during the period 1 May 2026 to 24 July 2026.     
8.  BACKGROUND PAPERS  
8.1  None. 
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THE MORAY COUNCIL
CIVIC GOVERNMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 1982
LICENSING OF TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE CARS 
MAXIMUM CHARGES APPLICABLE TO HIRE OF TAXIS AND PRIVATE HIRE CARS FITTED WITH TAXI METERS
EXTRAS
(1)  WAITING A sum calculated at the rate of £22.00 an hour. Waiting time to be charged 5 minutes after
customer informed of arrival of taxi.
(2)  SURCHARGES (Only one surcharge can be charged for each journey)
(a)  For each hiring between 7.00 p.m. and 12 midnight on any day except Sundays, 24th 25th, 26th, 31st
December and 1st and 2nd January a surcharge of £1.10.
(b)  For each hiring between 12 midnight and 7.00 a.m. on any day except 25th, 26th and 27th
December, 1st, 2nd and 3rd January a surcharge of £1.87 applies.
(c)  For each hiring between 7.00 a.m. and 12 midnight on Sundays and Bank Holidays a surcharge of
£1.65 applies.
(d)  For each hiring between 7.00 p.m. on 24th to 7.00 a.m. on 27th December inclusive and between
7.00 p.m. on 31st December to 7.00 a.m. on 3rd January inclusive a surcharge of 50% on the basic
fare, subject to a minimum fare (after allowing for the surcharge) of £7.10 .
(3) For each hiring where more than four passengers are carried, a surcharge of 50% applies.
(4)  For each hiring pre booked, a surcharge of £0.55 applies.
(5)  A charge of £200.00 to every passenger fouling a taxi.
Complaints:
Any complaints regarding overcharging should be made in writing to the Moray Council Licensing department either by email to licensing@moray.gov.uk or by
letter to Council Headquarters, High Street, Elgin IV30 1BX. The licence number of the vehicle or its driver and the name of the company (if any) should be
quoted.
ALASDAIR MCEACHAN
Head of Governance, Strategy and Performance
May 30th 2025
Explanatory Notes
1. The Council is required to set maximum fares and charges for journeys in Taxis and Private Hire Cars fitted with Taximeters that it licences. Fares are reviewed
at regular intervals of no more than 18 months. There is opportunity for the public and trade to participate in the setting on the levels of fares proposed in any
review and taxi operators have the right to appeal against the fares and charges set down by the Council before they come into operation.
2. Please note that a taxi driver is not required to take you on a journey ending outside the Moray boundary. If the driver does agree to take you out with Moray,
these maximum fares do not apply and it is up to you to reach agreement with the driver as to the fare. You should do this before you start.
3. The maximum fare you are required to pay is the sum calculated in accordance with the fares and charges above. These only apply within Moray.
4. If you are asked to pay VAT then this should be included as part of the fare and please ask for a proper VAT receipt.
5. It is up to you to decide whether you wish to give the driver a tip.
6. It is a criminal offence for you to take a taxi journey without having the money to pay
EXCLUSIVE HIRE
THE DISTANCE FARE
a) For the first 1760 yards (1 Mile) £3.96
b) For every additional 176 yards or part thereof (1/10th of a Mile) 33p 
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INFORMAL CONSULTATION - TAXI FARE REVIEW 2026 - 2 February 2026 to 13 March 2026
Date Response Received Method Respondent Company Name (if relevant) Response
1 02/02/2026 Email Andrew Cowie Ace Taxis Moray
2 02/02/2026 Email Chris McRae
3 03/02/2026 Email Claudia More In Moray Tours and Transport
4 10/02/2026 Email Kenan Hyuseinov Taxi Star To whom concern,
6am to 7pm starting £5.00 / £3.50 per miles 7pm to 12am starting £6.00 /
£3.50 per miles 12am to 6am starting £7.50 / £3.50 per miles
Best Regards
Kenan Hyuseinov
5 02/02/2026 Email Jelson Joseph Thanks for notification
Dear Sir or Madam,  Thank you for your email regarding the review of taxi fares and charges in Moray.  Having
reviewed the current fare card, I would like to share the following views for consideration by the Licensing
Committee.  In general, the current fare structure appears reasonable and broadly understandable for
passengers.  However, with rising operational costs such as fuel, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and
compliance requirements, it may be apporporiate to consider a modest adjustment to fares to ensure the
continued viability of the local taxi trade.  Any increase should be proportionate and balanced against
affordability for passengers, particulary for those who rely heavily on taxis, including older people and those
with limited access to public transport.  It may also be worth reviewing how waiting times, short journeys, and
unsocial hours are charged, to ensure these reflect actual costs with the minimum wage currently rising to
£12.71 in April current waiting charges need to be looked at.  Overall, I would support a careful review that
takes into account both the financial pressures on drivers and operators and the need to keep taxi services
accessible to the community.  I would suggest the flag fare starting an £4 would reflect a modest rise.  Thank
you for the opportunity to contribute to this review.  I look forward to engaging further during the formal public
consutlation stage.  Yours faithfully,
Dear Licensing Consult  under the current conditions I am happy with them.  I do think if they are raised to
much it will possibly have a detrimental effect for the trade.  If there is going to be a possible increase I would
like to propose the following.  Hire £4.00 first mile  Following price per mile £3.5 (35 pence per 176 yards)
Fouling charge remain the same  Regards Chris McRae
Dear Council, After reviewing the current situation, we recommend leaving the prices as they are at this time. 
Please let us know if you need any further infomration.  Kind regards, Claudia
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FARE REVIEW HISTORY
May 2025 No change to fares and charges.
December 2022 Increased fares and charges applied.
June 2021 No change to fares and charges
December 2019 No change to fares and charges.
June 2018 Increased fares and charges applied.
April 2017 No change to fares and charges.
August 2015 No change to fares and charges.
February 2014 Increased charges were applied.
August 2012 Increased fares and charges were applied.
February 2011 Increased fares and charges were applied.
August 2009 No change to fares and charges but premium rate period extended.
February 2008 No change to fares and charges.
August 2006 Increased fares and charges applied.
November 2004 No change to fares or charges.
October 2002 Increased fares and charges were applied. 
Note - The requirement for a Fare review is at least every 18 months. 
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Statistical Release 31 March 2026 
1
About this release
Information on average
prices paid for energy in
the United Kingdom and
related energy market
statistics.
In this release
Introduction  2
Domestic  4
Non-domestic  13
Oil and petroleum  16
International  20
Timetable and data 21
Technical information 23
Related publications 24
Further information 26
Data tables
Additional data are
available online as part
of the Energy Prices
series:
Domestic
Non-domestic
International
comparisons
Road fuel 
This publication is based
on data from several
sources, including
surveys of energy
suppliers.
New data are
incorporated in line with
the revisions policy. 
Average domestic UK energy bills in 2025 (based on the average energy
consumption levels used in this release) are estimated to be £1,904 for
standard electricity and gas combined. In current price terms, this is a £25
decrease compared to 2024. 
The average standard electricity bill is estimated to be £1,069 in 2025, a
small decrease of 1.3% or £14 from 2024. The average estimated gas bill is
£834, a decrease of 1.3% or £12 from 2024.
Average consumption values in this release are 3,400 kWh a year for electricity and 11,200 kWh a year for
gas. Additionally, these figures incorporate the Energy Price Guarantee but do not reflect payments made
through the Energy Bills Support Scheme or other support schemes such as the Warm Home Discount.
More information on the revisions indicated in this chart, please see page 4. 
The proportion of domestic customers on fixed tariffs has increased in
the year to December 2025, with 38% of households on a fixed tariff for
electricity and 40% for gas. The average domestic energy bill for both fuels
on a fixed tariff saw a 1.8% decrease in 2025 compared to 2024, whilst the
equivalent for variable tariffs remained broadly unchanged (0.2%
increase).
Electricity prices for consumers in the manufacturing industry have seen a
decrease of 7.9% between quarter 4 2024 and the same period in 2025, to an
average price of 16.8 pence per kWh. The average price paid for gas in the
same sector for this period has decreased by 11.6% to 3.5 pence per kWh.
Road fuel prices: the mid-month average retail price of petrol for March 2026
was 140.5 pence per litre and average retail diesel price was 158.9 pence
per litre, increases of 2.1% and 9.6% respectively compared to prices in
mid-March 2025.
Quarterly Energy Prices
UK October to December 2025 and annual data for 2025
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Introduction 
The Quarterly Energy Prices (QEP) publication and the associated tables provide information on prices paid
for energy and fuels in the United Kingdom and other related energy market statistics. Information is presented
for both the domestic market (which are the prices paid by households for their energy and fuels) and the
non-domestic sector.
This issue of the Quarterly Energy Prices release provides data for the fourth quarter of the 2025 calendar
year (October to December) and, in some series, monthly data, yearly data and revisions     k   w  h    ‘ ’ 
to previous quarters’     .
This issue also presents final estimates for annual domestic energy bills for the 2025 calendar year based
on data for all four quarters of 2025 and hence revisions for October to December 2025.
Quarterly updates include data on the retail price of fuels for the domestic sector, customer account
transfer statistics and proportions of customers and what types of contracts they are on.
It contains updates on non-domestic energy prices, including prices paid by energy generators.
Additionally, there are updates on the prices of petroleum products (both domestically and internationally)
and comparisons between gas and electricity prices in the UK with the European Union.
Please note: Wh     ‘quarter’      f             h                   qu          h       x   f   calendar year (3    
h       ‘Qu      4’   f         October to 31 December unless otherwise stated.
The underlying data series associated with this release are available here:
Domestic energy prices  gov.uk/government/collections/domestic-energy-prices
Industrial energy prices  gov.uk/government/collections/industrial-energy-prices
International price comparisons gov.uk/government/collections/international-energy-price-comparisons
Oil and petroleum product prices gov.uk/government/collections/road-fuel-and-other-petroleum-product-prices 
Weekly petroleum prices are also available, published as part of the weekly fuel prices series.
More information on the frequency and specific content of these tables can be found in the timetable and data
tables section.
Domestic market metrics presented include the consumer price index for fuels used in households, average gas  electricity bills for UK households, information on how customers pay for their electricity and statistics on competition in the market.
Domestic market metrics presented include the consumer price index for fuels used in
households (based on Office for National Statistics data), average gas & electricity bills for UK
households, information on how customers pay for their electricity and statistics on
competition in the market.
Data are presented on the non-domestic sector (anything that is not a household) and subcategories within this population. It outlines prices paid for fuels in the industrial sector, by manufacturing companies within this sector and by electricity generating companies (major power producers).
Data are presented on the non-domestic sector (any user of energy that is not a household)
and subcategories within this population. Prices paid for fuels in the industrial sector, by
manufacturing companies within this sector and by electricity generating companies (major
power producers) are outlined in this section.
The publication also provides a summary of national information on prices for oil and petroleum products. Additionally, road fuels are collated and published online both on a weekly and monthly basis here.
The publication also provides a summary of national information on prices for oil and
petroleum products. Additionally, road fuels are collated and published online both on a weekly
and monthly basis at this webpage.
International data are also collated and presented in the publication to provide comparisons in prices with the European Union (EU) member states and other members of the International Energy Association (IEA).
International data are also collated and presented in the publication to provide comparisons
between prices paid in the UK with other countries. This includes comparisons with other
members of the International Energy Association (IEA) and comparisons with European
Union (EU) member states.  
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Changes in this edition of Quarterly Energy Prices
Change to GDP deflator and base year in indices in Quarterly Energy Prices
All tables within the Quarterly Energy Price series are presented in current price terms. For a number of
tables, we additionally present prices and indices in real terms. 
In December 2025 Quarterly Energy Prices, we proposed to change our approach to our use of GDP
deflators and the base year of our indexes, to be implemented from March 2026. As no concerns were
raised, the planned approach has been implemented alongside this edition of Quarterly Energy
Prices. 
The revised approach uses ONS’ seasonally adjusted GDP deflator from the GDP first quarterly estimate
time series. We will no longer be rebasing the GDP deflator to 2010 prices and will be presenting real
term prices in the same base year as this GDP deflator. At present, this is 2025. Whenever this is
rebased by the ONS, this will be incorporated within the next release of Quarterly Energy Prices and
associated tables when feasible to do so. This includes tables which are updated more regularly such as
our monthly tables. 
Alongside this, we have rebased our indices within Quarterly Energy Prices to the same base year as
the GDP deflator. Therefore, the base year used across all tables with Quarterly Energy Prices will
remain consistent.
Revisions to domestic bills estimates
Domestic bills for calendar years 2023 and 2024 as well as financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25 have
been revised as part of this release of Quarterly Energy Prices to correct two processing errors identified
during quality assurance. This revision increased the 2024 estimate of domestic bills by 1.5% for
standard electricity from £1,067 to £1,083 and for gas by 3.9% from £814 to £846. 
Both of these issues have been rectified, corrected in this revised data, and do not affect the estimates
of 2025 domestic bills presented in this release.
Clarification of geographical coverage of domestic bills 
Previous versions of Quarterly Energy Prices and associated tables have stated that our estimates of
electricity bills are representative of the United Kingdom but that our estimates of gas bills are
representative of Great Britain only. 
Whilst gas consumption in Northern Ireland is a relatively small proportion of UK domestic consumption
(approximately 1%1), our sample data does include tariffs in Northern Ireland. 
Therefore, it is appropriate to view both the electricity and gas bills presented in Quarterly Energy Prices
and the time series as covering the United Kingdom.   
1 Calculated using domestic total consumption from Subnational gas consumption data for Great Britain and Northern
Ireland gas consumption data.
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Domestic market prices 
Households in the UK predominantly use electricity from the national grid as their main source of energy.
Most households also use gas in their homes. Some households also use other fuels, such as heating oil for
fuel-based generators or as alternatives to on-grid options.
The domestic market prices section in this issue covers the estimated average domestic bills for the 2025
calendar year, quarterly market competition data from Ofgem (the energy market regulator), and consumer
price index data from ONS (the Office for National Statistics). Customer proportions are also presented to
illustrate which methods households used to pay for their energy, based on the same survey data as the
estimated domestic bills. 
Retail Price of Fuels for the Domestic Sector
Retail market price indices of fuels used in the domestic sector information are sourced from the Office for
N                  ’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) data series. The full series is available at the ONS Consumer
Price Inflation page.
Chart 2.1: Real terms energy price indices in the domestic sector over the past 5 years, quarterly, UK 
Source: Office of National Statistics, Consumer Prices Index
Data in real terms, adjusted for inflation using the GDP (market prices) deflator
Reference and links to tables:
Table 2.1.1 – 2.1.3: Consumer prices index: fuel components in the UK 
Chart 2.1 shows quarterly changes in the domestic sector price indices (in real terms) over the past 5 years.
Real terms trends present changes in prices accounting for overall inflation. During periods of high inflation,
this may lead to these trends being noticeably different than the observed changes in nominal prices.
The price paid for electricity in quarter 4 2025 (in real terms and including VAT) increased by 2.0% when
compared to the previous quarter. Between quarter 3 2025 and quarter 4 2025, the price for gas in real terms
remained stable. Real terms prices for domestic fuels overall increased by 1.4% over the same time period.
Comparing quarter 4 2025 with quarter 4 2024, prices paid for domestic fuels (in real terms and including VAT)
decreased by 0.7%, with prices paid for electricity and gas decreasing by 0.4% and 1.0% respectively. 
Q      Q      Q      Q      Q      Q      Q      Q      Q      Q      Q     
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Prices for electricity and gas closely follow similar trends (see Chart 2.1) and, as they make up the majority of
the weighting for domestic fuels, steer the trend in domestic fuels overall.
Solid fuels in this release include coal and smokeless fuel. The prices presented are based on standard
grade household coal and boiler grade smokeless fuel.
Liquid fuels in this release comprises domestic kerosene and similar heating oils.
Prices of liquid fuels are based on retail market prices and vary depending on the locations sold and are also
prone to the effects of other factors such as demand, weather, material, and delivery costs. Additionally, prices
for these fuels are not subject to the same level of regulation as the electricity and gas markets.
Real term prices for liquid fuels increased by 7.0% between quarters 3 and 4 of 2025 and decreased by 1.8%
since quarter 4 of 2024. Solid fuels price in real terms has increased by 1.5% since quarter 3 2025 and
decreased by 3.1% compared to Q4 2024. 
Domestic electricity and gas bills
Bills calculation 
The average annual domestic bills for 2025 in this release use data reported by suppliers for all four
quarters of 2025 and are revised estimates of the figures published in the December issue, which used only
the first three quarters of 2025 and an estimated fourth quarter.
Household bills estimates in this release are based on quarterly snapshots of data provided by a sample of
energy companies throughout the year. Bills data are presented (unless noted otherwise) with fixed annual
consumption levels of:
3,400 kWh for standard electricity
4,800 kWh for economy 7 and other time of use electricity tariffs
11,200 kWh for gas
This is to allow comparisons of price changes over time by keeping consumption values constant. Please
note: these consumption levels differ from the Typical Domestic Consumption Values produced by Ofgem,
wh  h     up           f  qu                  f         u    ’ median typical usage.
Note that the actual consumption values underlying these fixed levels exclude estimated consumption of
electricity for the use of home charging electric vehicles. For information on the derivation of these figures
please see the domestic methodology page here.
Actual average domestic consumption of both gas and electricity varies from year to year due to changes such
as weather, consumer behaviour, and energy efficiency improvements. Bills based on multiple domestic
consumption values are published in tables 2.2.5 and 2.3.5 (for electricity and gas respectively) and use
annual consumption estimates from the UK Energy Trends publication.
Price caps and government support
Since January 2019, the energy market regulator Ofgem has enforced a price cap to ensure gas and electricity
customers pay a fairer price for their energy and are protected against being overcharged. An earlier cap was
introduced in April 2017 specifically for those who pay for their energy through a prepayment meter.
The cap is set for a specific time period and applies to tariffs for all customers on standard variable tariffs (it
does not apply to fixed term contracts), limiting the maximum energy bill (in yearly equivalent terms) for a
household with typical consumption. The price cap varies by region and payment method.
Although there was a price cap for October 2022 to June 2023, the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) was
implemented as temporary additional measure to protect consumers and meant that consumers paid less for
their energy than they would have under this previously announced price cap. The EPG provided a threshold
equivalent to £2,500 a year for a typical dual fuel household bill.
Additionally, from October 2022 to March 2023, households received support through the Energy Bills Support
Scheme (EBSS) where £400 of support was paid to households in six monthly payments of £66/67. Given this
w      “      -    ”  upp                  ffect the price paid, this is not reflected in our estimated bills.
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When the price cap for July 2023 was announced as below the Energy Price Guarantee threshold for a typical
dual fuel household bill (u     Of   ’      u p        u       p      by direct debit), the Ofgem Price Cap
came back into effect to limit the unit costs and standing charges by region.
Table 1 Default tariff cap levels, Great Britain2
Period Covered  Cap Level2  Cap Applied  Cap In Effect  Ofgem Typical Consumption 
Jan 2019 – Apr 2019  £1,137  £1,137  Price Cap  3,100 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Apr 2019 – Sep 2019  £1,254  £1,254  Price Cap  3,100 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Oct 2019 – Mar 2020  £1,179  £1,179  Price Cap  3,100 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Apr 2020 – Sep 2020  £1,162  £1,162  Price Cap  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Oct 2020 – Mar 2021  £1,042  £1,042  Price Cap  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Apr 2021 – Sep 2021  £1,138  £1,138  Price Cap  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Oct 2021 – Mar 2022  £1,277  £1,277  Price Cap  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Apr 2022 – Sep 2022  £1,971  £1,971  Price Cap  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Oct 2022 – Dec 2022  £3,549  £2,500  EPG  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Jan 2023 – Mar 2023  £4,279  £2,500  EPG  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Apr 2023 – Jun 2023  £3,280  £2,500  EPG  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Jul 2023 – Sep 2023  £2,074  £2,074  Price Cap  2,900 kWh elec. / 12,000 kWh gas 
Oct 2023 – Dec 2023  £1,834  £1,834  Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Jan 2024 – Mar 2024  £1,928  £1,928  Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Apr 2024 – Jun 2024  £1,690  £1,690  Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Jul 2024 – Sep 2024  £1,568  £1,568  Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Oct 2024 – Dec 2024  £1,717  £1,717  Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025  £1,738 £1,738 Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Apr 2025 – Jun 2025  £1,849 £1,849 Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Jul 2025 – Sep 2025  £1,720 £1,720 Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Oct 2025 – Dec 2025  £1,755 £1,755 Price Cap  2,700 kWh elec. / 11,500 kWh gas 
Please note that the method we use to calculate average bills will produce average figures different to the
cap. We take an average of prices provided to us from energy companies each quarter. As we request all
active tariffs at that point in time, this includes fixed tariffs offered in previous years that could be charging
more or less than new tariffs offered at the time of request.
Furthermore, Ofgem standard energy consumption rates used to calculate cap levels (11,500 kWh for gas and
2,700kWh for electricity since October 2023) differ to the standard energy consumption rates used to calculate
annual bills in this release (which are fixed at 11,200kWh for gas and 3,400kWh for electricity).
The Ofgem price cap is also only applicable to Great Britain, whereas the estimates presented in this release
are representative of the United Kingdom as they include Northern Ireland.
The price cap levels in Table 1 above were announced by Ofgem prior to the start of each price cap period.
Subsequent policy announcements such as those announced at the Autumn Budget in November 2025 will
affect future levels of the price cap and as such do not affect the bills estimates presented in this release.   
2 Based on a typical customer using typical consumptions for dual fuel and paying by direct debit. Note that the typical consumption
varies over time. For further information, see https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-price-caps/about-energy-price-caps. Price caps have
been set quarterly since January 2023.
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UK total average annual energy bill
This section presents data based on the average consumption levels as outlined in the previous section (3,400
kWh for standard electricity, 11,200 kWh for gas) to be able to compare the prices. Actual household costs will
vary by individual consumption.
Table 2 – Average annual bills 2025 compared to 2024  
2024 r 2025  Change % Change
Standard Electricity £1,083 £1,069 -£14 -1.3%
Gas £846 £834 -£12 -1.3%
Combined £1,929 £1,904 -£25 -1.3%
The average standard electricity bill decreased by 1.3% or £14 to £1,069 in 2025, for a household consuming
3,400kWh. The average gas bill decreased by 1.3% or £12 to £834 in 2025 for a household consuming
11,200kWh (in current prices terms).
The combined average energy bill (summing standard electricity and gas) based on our standard energy
consumption is estimated to be £1,9043 in 2025. In current prices terms, this was a decrease of 1.3% or £25
on 2024.
The average energy bill remained broadly unchanged from 2024 to 2025; however, prices remain above those
seen prior to the Russia–Ukraine conflict which impacted global energy markets. The effect of the Middle East
conflict on energy prices does not fall within the data collection timeline of these bills.
Chart 2.2: Average standard electricity and gas bills, fixed consumption (current prices) 
Reference and link to tables:
Table 2.2.1: Average annual domestic electricity bills by payment type
Table 2.3.1: Average annual domestic gas bills by payment type   
3 11,200kWh for gas and 3,400kWh for electricity. This excludes EBSS, Warm Home Discount or other cost of living support payments.                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Variations in household energy bills
Household energy bills can vary from the total UK averages presented in this release for a variety of reasons.
Th      p          u      h  h u  h   ’             u p           , but also includes the region of the
h u  h      h  h u  h   ’  p         p       h  h u  h   ’             ff. F    x  p    p      p       
vary by if the household is on a fixed or variable energy tariff.  
Tables 2.2.4 and 2.3.4 provide average unit prices and fixed costs (such as standing charge) for
electricity and gas respectively. This can be used to calculate the average energy bill for any
combination of region, payment type, and consumption level. 
The calculation is fixed costs + (unit price × consumption) = total cost 
For example: 
The average electricity unit price for households in the North East paying by Direct Debit was 0.244
£/kWh and the respective standing charge was £232.08 per year. For a household in this region paying
by Direct Debit and consuming 3,000kWh a year of electricity the calculation for an average electricity bill
would be as below: 
232.08 + (0.244 x 3000) = £964.08 
Bills based on multiple domestic consumption values are published in tables 2.2.5 and 2.3.5 (for electricity and
gas respectively). These present bills based on average household consumption for the calendar year and
temperature adjusted consumption, using annual consumption estimates from the UK Energy Trends
publication. These tables also present bills deflated by the GDP deflator in real terms, to allow for year-on-year
comparisons to be made which account for inflation.
Bills based on average actual household gas and standard electricity consumption (temperature adjusted)
have decreased by 5.9% or £112, in real terms, between 2024 and 2025, reflecting decreases in both prices
and average gas consumption. 
Fixed and variable tariffs
A variable tariff is a tariff that is subject to change at any point in time and is limited by the price cap set by
Ofgem. A fixed tariff is one where the price has been set at a constant rate for a defined period.
The proportions of customers on fixed tariffs are taken directly from data supplied by Ofgem. For the
average annual bills estimates, we determine whether tariffs are fixed or variable based on the attributes
of tariff names provided by energy companies. 
We are continually reviewing our methodology, but these are currently classed as official statistics in
development and are not yet as robust as the data presented elsewhere in the release. We are
intending to change this classification but will require a change to the data collection to include better
information on fixed tariffs when companies submit their data. 
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Chart 2.3: Proportion of customers on fixed tariffs for both standard electricity and gas since quarter 4
of 2020 
Reference and link to tables:
Table 2.4.2: Regional variation of payment method for standard electricity
Table 2.5.2: Regional variation of payment method for gas
During 2022 and 2023, there were fewer fixed tariffs offered by suppliers, reflecting market conditions at that
time. Since Q4 2023, the proportion of customers on fixed term contracts has been gradually increasing.
There has since been an increase in customers on fixed tariffs; at the end of December 2025, 38% of all
standard electricity and 40% of all gas customers were on fixed tariffs. Since December 2024, the share of
customers on fixed electricity or gas contracts increased by 11 percentage points and 12 percentage points
respectively. These are, however, both 6 percentage points lower than the June 2020 peak.
Table 3 – Average annual bill estimates, in current prices, by fixed and variable tariff, 2025  
Fixed tariffs Variable
tariffs All tariffs
Standard Electricity £1,024 £1,094 £1,069
Gas £795 £857 £834
Combined £1,819 £1,952 £1,904
For combined bills based on our average consumption levels, fixed tariffs saw a lower average bill than
variable tariffs, with a £133 difference in 2025 between the average for households on fixed tariffs and
households on variable tariffs. This assumes that for both fuels the household is either fixed or variable and
not a combination tariff type.
A household with both gas and standard electricity on a fixed tariff saw a 1.8% decrease in their bill in 2025
compared to 2024, whilst the equivalent for variable tariffs was broadly unchanged (0.2% increase) over the
same period.  
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Payment methods
We track the three main payment methods consumers use to pay for their domestic energy
bills: prepayment, credit and direct debit. 
Prepayment      ‘p        u   ’    h    wh    u       p up        w          h    u        w    
this balance. Credit is where households pay for their electricity or gas after they use it, upon receipt of a
bill. Direct Debit is a recurring payment based on an estimated usage which is revised based on actual
usage.
Chart 2.4: Proportion of households by payment type, between December 2020 and December 2025 
Reference and links to tables:
Table 2.4.2: Regional variation of payment method for standard electricity
Table 2.5.2: Regional variation of payment method for gas 
At the end of December 2025, most Standard Electricity and Gas customers in the United Kingdom (UK) were
paying their bills via Direct Debit. 
Comparing proportions over the last five years, there has been a shift by households to Direct Debit of 3
percentage points for both standard electricity and gas. 
Chart 2.5: Average annual bills on each payment type, 2025 
Reference and link to tables:
Table 2.2.1: Average annual domestic electricity bills by payment type 
Table 2.3.1: Average annual domestic gas bills by payment type
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Table 4 – Average annual bills, in current prices, by payment method, 2025  
Credit Direct Debit Prepayment Overall
Standard Electricity £1,125 £1,059 £1,056 £1,069
Gas £890 £823 £828 £834
Combined £2,015 £1,883 £1,884 £1,904 
For combined bills, based on our consumption levels4, credit remained the most expensive method of payment
at £2,015 (a decrease, in current prices terms, of 0.3% or £5 since 2024).
Direct Debit was the cheapest for combined bills in 2025, a switch from prepayment in 2024, at £1,883 (a
decrease of 1.9% or £37 since 2024). Average prices paid on Direct Debit (assuming both fuels are paid for
by this method) were similar to those on prepayment in 2025. Average prices paid on Direct Debit (assuming
both fuels are paid for by this method) were £132 cheaper than those on Credit in 2025.
Prepayment, with a combined bill of £1,884, was similar to Direct Debit but cheaper than credit, and
increased by 0.7% or £13 compared to 2024. 
Economy 7 and Other Time of Use Tariffs Average Annual Bills
Economy 7: electricity tariffs which have a separate unit cost for the night and day and are designed for
use with night storage heaters. 
Other time of use tariffs: electricity tariffs which have separate unit costs for different times of the day
and night to correspond with high and low demand periods. Note that there can be multiple unit rates
across the day and night. 
Some customers have time of use meters for electricity instead of a standard electricity meter on fixed or
variable tariffs. Data for the proportion of customers on Economy 7 tariffs can be found in Tables 2.4.1 – 2.4.3
and data on the bills for these customers can be found in Tables 2.2.1 – 2.2.5. 
Transfer Statistics
The Office for Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) provides the Department with the number of domestic
customers in Great Britain that have switched supplier, for both electricity and gas. More information on the
retail market can be found on Of   ’            k        p     . 
Please note: the number of customers switching supplier shown in the graph is based on the number of meter
points one supplier gains from another after a customer changes their supplier. Therefore, this number does
not include either internal switches among “white labels” or brands associated with the same supplier; nor
customer transfers resulting from corporate changes, company mergers, or “ upp     of last resort” events. 
4 11,200kWh for gas and 3,400kWh for electricity.
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Chart 2.6: Domestic gas and electricity transfers over the past ten years5 
Source: Ofgem
Reference and link to tables:
Table 2.7.1: Transfer statistics in the domestic gas and electricity markets 
There were an estimated 857,000 electricity transfers and 662,000 gas transfers in quarter 4 2025. These
quarterly transfers represent around 2.8% and 2.7% of the domestic market for electricity and gas customers
respectively.
Compared with last quarter (quarter 3 2025) there has been a continued uptick in transfers; electricity transfers
are up by 36,000 (4.4%), and gas transfers are up by 26,000 (4.1%). When compared with quarter 4 the
previous year (2024) transfers have also increased, electricity transfers are up by 74,000 transfers (9.5%)
and gas transfers are up 51,000 transfers (8.3%) over this period.
The large drop in transfers between quarter 4 2021 and most of 2022 followed an increase in wholesale gas
prices and other market shocks which led to variable tariffs across the market being increasingly charged
closer to or at the Ofgem price cap level and later the Energy Price Guarantee. This led to fewer competitive
fixed tariffs offered at the time, given the uncertainty on price in the market. 
5 Since April 2016 data supplied has included additional filtering to remove non-domestic customers. This data is sourced from network
operators and filtered by the active suppliers in the market, who to the best of Ofgem's knowledge are operating in the domestic and
non-domestic segments of the energy market. For this reason, the data supplied from April 2016 onwards may be more accurate but
lower than levels before this time.
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Non-Domestic Market Prices 
Electricity and gas prices for the non-domestic sector
This section presents electricity and gas prices data in the non-domestic sector, which excludes prices paid by
households and generally comprises the industrial sector (for example manufacturing or energy) and the
commercial sector (for example services or retail).
Many businesses are on fixed price contracts which are negotiated and renewed at different points in time and
therefore increases in wholesale prices and changes in the energy market will impact on non-domestic
customers in different and less even or consistent ways.
Data on prices of fuels purchased by non-domestic consumers by different size bands can be found in tables
3.4.1 and 3.4.2.
The Climate Change Levy (CCL) is an energy tax payable on supplies of electricity, gas, liquified
petroleum gas and solid fuels to businesses and public sector organisations which aims to increase
energy efficiency. The levy is intended to be a price signal for businesses to improve their energy
efficiency.
Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Energy Bills Discount Scheme
The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) was announced in September 2022 and was set out to provide
discounts to non-domestic customers between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023. The impact of this is
reflected in the data relating to quarter 4 2022 and quarter 1 2023 in this release, and, to some extent, the
annual total for 2022.
In January 2023, the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) was announced. This scheme provides support to
UK non-domestic consumers for the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The scale of the discount
customers receive under the schemes is dependent on their individual contracts so impacts vary customer to
customer.
Energy prices in the manufacturing sector
Manufacturing is a subset of industry that use fuels in the manufacturing process and includes
companies that produce derivatives of the fuels. 
Prices of fuels in the manufacturing sector, excluding CCL, for various size bands of consumers are presented
in tables 3.1.1 to 3.1.4. The fuels used in the manufacturing sector are mainly heavy fuel oil, gas oil,
electricity and gas, though coal is also used.
Heavy Fuel Oil, a derivative from the oil refining process is used for heating and to fuel furnaces and
boilers in industrial plants. It is very viscous and requires to be kept at a high temperature and pre-
heating before use.
Gas Oil (sometimes referred to as Red Diesel for agricultural uses) is a more refined product than Heavy
Fuel Oil. It is also used as a fuel for heating, in off-road vehicles like tractors, and machinery in the
construction and agricultural sectors. 
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Chart 3.1: Average quarterly prices of fuels purchased by the manufacturing industry since Q4 2020 
References and link to tables:
Table 3.1.1: Quarterly prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (original units)
Table 3.1.2: Quarterly prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (p/kWh)
Table 3.1.3: Annual prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (original units)
Table 3.1.4: Annual prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (p/kWh) 
Prices for quarter 4 of 2025 from this data are a provisional estimate and are subject to revision in the
next release of Quarterly Energy Prices.
Between quarter 4 2025 and the same period in 2024, the average price paid by electricity consumers in the
manufacturing industry, in cash terms excluding CCL, decreased by 7.9% or 1.4 pence per kWh to an
average of 16.8 pence per kWh. 
Compared to the previous year, the average price in quarter 4 2025 in cash terms excluding
CCL for gas consumers in the manufacturing industry decreased by 11.6% or 0.5 pence per
kWh. Decreasing from 4 pence per kWh in quarter 4 2024 to 3.5 pence per kWh in quarter 4 2025. 
Also, over the same period, the average price in cash terms excluding CCL paid for gas oil in the
manufacturing industry decreased by 1.8% or 0.2 pence per kWh to an average of 8.3 pence per kWh in
October to December 2025.
Between quarter 4 2025 and the same period in 2024, the average price of heavy fuel oil, in cash terms
excluding CCL in the manufacturing industry, has decreased by 4.1% or 0.4 pence per kWh.
Prices of fuels in the manufacturing sector split by size bands of consumers are presented in tables 3.1.1 to
3.1.4. For reference, the various bands of consumers for manufacturing firms classified by the amount of
fuel purchased in a year are shown in the table below: 
Small Medium Large6 Extra Large
Heavy Fuel Oil (tonnes) < 490 490 – 4,900 > 4,900 
Electricity (MWh) < 880 880 – 8,800 8,800 – 150,000 >150,000
Gas (MWh) < 1,500 1,500 – 8,800 > 8,800 
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Average prices of fuels purchased by the major UK power
producers
Major Power Producers are companies that use fuels such as natural gas and coal to produce
electricity.
Average purchase costs of fuels (presented in common units) used to generate electricity are recorded in table
3.2.1.
Please note: These figures present the fuel input costs, however comparing the different input costs between
fuels does not explain the full costs involved in generation. Total generation costs are also affected by other
costs, including transportation and the efficiency with which fuels are converted into electricity in different types
of power station. 
Chart 3.2: Price paid by UK power producers for coal and natural gas, quarterly 
Reference and link to tables:
Table 3.2.1: Average price of fuels purchased by the major UK power producers
The price of natural gas used for generation in quarter 4 2025 was 3.1 pence per kWh. This is a 13.5%
decrease on the same quarter in the previous year and an increase of 7.1% on the previous quarter’  p    .
For quarter 3 2025 the price of coal was not available as no purchases of coal were recorded in our survey.
As of publication, there are no more coal fired power stations remaining in service. Ratcliffe-on-       h  UK’ 
last coal power station, closed in September 2024. Therefore, there has been no recording of sales in our
survey since quarter 2 2024. 
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Oil and petroleum product prices 
This section presents information on oil and petroleum product prices paid in the United Kingdom. The
petroleum products referred to in this section are unleaded petrol and diesel. The accompanying tables (4.1.1
– 4.1.3) also include data on standard grade burning oil and gas oil.
Diesel and unleaded petrol are referred to as road fuels. Together these account for the majority of fuels used
in the transport sector with aviation fuel, biofuels and some gas oil making up the remainder. This section
f  u        h          ‘f     u  ’    ‘pu p’ p      f   u        p                . O h                f    
products are presented as their average wholesale prices.
All underlying petroleum and oil data and other related publications can be found on GOV.UK here:
gov.uk/government/collections/road-fuel-and-other-petroleum-product-prices
In addition to the summary in this publication, average road fuel prices are also published in the weekly road
fuel prices publication and are available at:
gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/oil-and-petroleum-products-weekly-statistics
As these are published more frequently than the tables presented in this release, these weekly tables will
include different prices at a more recent time point than those presented in this section.
Also, official statistics in development on average weekly road fuels sales and stock levels at forecourts
are available at gov.uk/government/statistics/oil-and-oil-products-section-3-energy-trends
Crude oil prices
Crude oil prices are affected by a wide range of factors. Market pressures such as oil shortages (1973 & 2011-
12), over-supply coinciding with weakened demand (1998 & 2014-15) and global recessions (2008-09) can all
impact global oil prices.
Wider geopolitical challenges such as natural disasters (2005 hurricane season), pandemics (Coronavirus
pandemic and recovery 2020 onwards) and periods of international hostility (Russia-Ukraine conflict 2022
onwards and Middle East tensions 2008 onwards) can also influence price changes.
The variety of factors illustrates the complex web impacting global oil prices. Fluctuations in crude oil prices
affect the prices of various refined petroleum products, and as a result often impact domestic and industrial
fuels.
Crude Oil: Refers to the raw material processed at refineries to produce various petroleum products.
They vary in colour, composition, and consistency. The economic value of crude oil increases as its API
gravity (a measure of its density) increases and its sulphur content decreases. The prices in this release
are taken from        x            “   k  ”  f    h         u        p        u       p       h      
used as an input, along with other fuel prices, for the Producer Prices Index (produced by ONS). 
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Chart 4.1: Monthly index of crude oil prices acquired at refineries 
The index represents the monthly average price paid by refineries, calculated in pound Sterling on a cost, insurance, freight (CIF)
basis. 
Reference and link to tables:
Table 4.1.1: Typical monthly retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil index 
Chart 4.1 shows the price indices of crude oil acquired by UK refineries over the past seven years.
From March 2020, demand was affected by the Coronavirus pandemic which initially drove prices down to a
low in April 2020. Prices rose throughout 2021, with a sharp uptick in early 2022 reflecting geopolitical events
such as sanctions following the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The reliance on Russian oil within the oil markets was
highlighted in 20227, with crude oil prices increasing 45% between January and March 2022.
The latest available crude oil price index is for February 2026. This is an average for the whole month and will
reflect data collected on prices prior to the start of the Middle East conflict, which began on 28th February
2026. 
Crude oil prices for February 2026 have increased compared to three months ago by 3.1%, although, over the
course of 2025, prices decreased by 16.8%.
Retail prices of petroleum products
Pump prices reflect a range of factors including the wholesale price of crude oil, delivery and distribution costs,
duty, VAT, environmental levies and retail margins.
ULSP: Ultra Low Sulphur Petrol. This is the specific grade of petrol that is commonly used on forecourts
across the UK. It is the standard of petrol referred to as ‘u        p     ’     h          .
ULSD: Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel. This is the grade of diesel product used on forecourts in the UK. DERV
or Diesel-Engine Road Vehicles also refers to this grade of diesel. It is the standard of petrol referred to
as ‘diesel’     h          . 
7 Information on UK sanctions on Russian oil is available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-ban-on-russian-oil-and-oil-
products/uk-ban-on-russian-oil-and-oil-products 
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Monthly road fuel prices are collected at the mid-month point. Average road fuel prices are also published in
the weekly road fuel prices publication. As these are published more frequently, these weekly tables will
include different prices at a more recent time point than those presented in this section.
Chart 4.2: Average retail prices of road fuels, monthly 
Reference and link to tables:
Table 4.1.1: Typical monthly retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil index 
Chart 4.2 shows the change in petrol (ULSP) and diesel (ULSD) prices since March 2019. 
In mid-March 2026, a litre of petrol (ULSP) was on average 140.5 pence per litre. This was 2.1% higher than
the same period in 2025. Petrol prices reached a peak in mid-July 2022 of 188.8 pence per litre; most recent
prices are 25.6% lower than the peak.
The diesel (ULSD) price was 158.9 pence per litre in mid-March 2026. This was a 9.6% increase from the
same period in 2025. Additionally, this is 19.5% lower than the peak of 197.4 pence per litre in mid-July
2022.
The gap between petrol and diesel price was the greatest in November 2022, where diesel was 24.3 pence
per litre more expensive than unleaded. The price gap shrunk to a minimum by July 2023, where the
differential was just 1.8 pence per litre. At mid-March 2026 the price difference between petrol and diesel
was at 18.4 pence per litre, compared to annual average price difference of 7.5 pence per litre in 2025. 
Duty for road fuels from 23 March 2011 to 22 March 2022 was set at 57.95 pence per litre. From 23 March
2022, duty was reduced to 52.95 pence per litre, initially as a one-year temporary measure which has since
been extended8 by the government.
Fuel Duty: Fuel duty is a duty payable on petrol, diesel and other fuels used in vehicles, for heating and
other uses, such as non-road mobile machinery (this excludes gas, electricity, and solid fuels such as
coal which are subject to climate change levy instead).
Basic Price: Includes wholesale fuel price, delivery & distribution costs and retail margin but excludes
tax and duty.
VAT (Value Added Tax): VAT is a tax added to most products and services sold by VAT-registered
businesses. For retail fuel, it is charged at 20% of the basic price plus the duty rate. 
8 Details of March 2022 duty changes can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-fuel-duty-rates
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Chart 4.4: Component price of unleaded petrol; March 2025, and March 2026 
March 2025                                     March 2026 
Reference and link to tables:
Table 4.1.1: Typical monthly retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil index 
In March 2026 duty made up 38% of the total price, the same as in March 2025. Chart 4.4 shows the
components of the retail price of petrol in March 2025 and 2026. In March 2026, the basic price of petrol
(which includes wholesale fuel price, delivery & distribution costs and retail margin but excludes tax and duty)
was 64.1 pence per litre, duty was at 52.95 pence per litre, and VAT was 23.41 pence per litre.
The basic price made up 46% of the total price in March 2026, up slightly from 45% in the previous year.
Comparisons of the UK petrol and diesel prices with other countries, including the relative proportions of basic
price to taxes and levies, can be found in the International Price Comparisons section below.  
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International Price Comparisons 
This section compares prices data for the United Kingdom with the European Union (and the International
Energy Association (IEA) in the September issue). This issue includes road fuel price comparisons with
prices paid in the European Union. Comparisons for domestic and non-domestic electricity and gas prices
with the European Union will be published in the June release. 
All the underlying international comparisons data and related publications can be found on GOV.UK here:
www.gov.uk/government/collections/international-energy-price-comparisons 
Data from other countries are used in this report to make consistent comparisons to highlight relative
competitiveness. International prices vary due to many reasons including differences in indigenous resources
and market structures, global issues, varying exchange rates and inflation rates.
Unleaded petrol and diesel prices
In February 2026 the average UK unleaded petrol price including tax and duty was the fifth cheapest in the
EU14 plus UK group, at 131.4 pence per litre. When presented in a common currency basis, the lowest price
for unleaded across the EU14+UK was in Sweden, at 123.7 pence per litre; while the highest price was in the
Netherlands, at 177.4 pence per litre.
In February 2026 the average UK diesel price including tax and duty was the seventh cheapest in the
EU14 plus UK group, at 141.2 pence per litre. The lowest price for diesel across the EU14+UK was in Spain, 
at 123.2 pence per litre; while the highest was in Finland, at 166.9 pence per litre. 
As these prices are averages taken mid-month, these will reflect data collected on prices prior to the start of
the Middle East conflict which began at the very end of this reporting month. 
Charts 5.1 & 5.2: Premium unleaded petrol prices and diesel prices, February 2026 
Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin
Reference and link to tables:
Table 5.1.1 and 5.2.1: Premium unleaded petrol prices in the EU 
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Timetable and data tables
Update timetable 
Below are the update timetables for the four key areas covered in the Quarterly Energy Prices release. These
underlying tables are published at various times of the year and sometimes outside of a quarterly Accredited
Official Statistics publication (which are published March, June, September and December each year). 
Domestic tables 
Tables for the domestic energy prices area: 
Non-domestic tables 
Tables for the non-domestic energy prices area: 
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Fuel Tables 
Tables for the road fuel prices area: 
International Tables 
Tables for the international energy price comparisons area: 
Key: 
The colours on the timetable indicate the frequency and status of the data series: 
   
Annual
   
Biannual 
   
Quarterly
   
Monthly
R   Scheduled Revision
FY  Financial Year Data  
Topic Area Freq. No. Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Monthly 4.1.1 Typical retail prices of petroleum products and a crude
oil price index - - - - - - - - - - - -
Annual 4.1.2 Average annual retail prices of petroleum products
and a crude oil price index - - - - - - - - - - - -
Annual 4.1.3 January prices of road fuels and petroleum products - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fuel
Prices
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Technical information 
Information in this publication is sourced from various surveys of the energy industry conducted by the Energy
Prices team in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.  
• The domestic bills information is collected as part of the Domestic Fuels Inquiry which surveys key
energy suppliers to provide a representative sample of the market.
• Non-domestic data are sourced from the Quarterly Fuels Inquiry return, run by ONS on behalf of the
Department and several other surveys run by the Energy Prices team including the Price Transparency
survey, collections related to the Producer Price Index deliverable to ONS and the Generator’s Query
collection.
• International comparisons data are sourced from the International Energy Association and European
Union and include UK data collected by the Energy Prices team using the same definitions and
standards through the Price Transparency survey.
• Fuel prices are sourced from data from weekly and monthly surveys of petrol prices collected by the
Energy Price team.
• Data across all subject areas are also sourced from and corroborated with data from Ofgem, the ONS
and other Department for Energy Security and Net Zero surveys.
Data presented in the tables are in cash terms unless noted otherwise. Real terms data are those from which
the effects of inflation, as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) market prices deflator, have been
removed. The GDP deflator provides an index of inflation for the whole economy and is applicable to domestic
and industrial prices. 
Further information on the data sources, processing methods, uses of and quality assurance of the data can
be found in the associated Methodology documents:
Domestic energy prices: data sources and methodologies 
Industrial price statistics: data sources and methodologies 
International comparisons: data sources and methodologies 
Road fuel price statistics: data sources and methodologies 
From March 2025, bills data have been presented with fixed annual consumption levels of 11,200 kWh for gas
and 3,400 kWh for standard electricity (4,800 kWh for Economy 7 electricity) to allow comparisons over time
of actual price changes, keeping change in consumption constant.
These consumption levels were calculated using the same methodology as previously used in 2014. This
takes weather adjusted consumption data for the United Kingdom from the Digest of UK Energy Statistics
(DUKES) and calculates an average from this using customer numbers from the Energy Consumption in the
UK (ECUK) publication.
Revisions policy
The D p       ’  statistical revisions policy sets out the revisions policy for these statistics, which has been
developed in accordance with the UK Statistics Authority Code of Practice for Statistics. 
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Related publications 
Energy Trends 
Energy Trends contains quarterly data on production and consumption of overall energy and of the individual
fuels in the United Kingdom. Also includes data on foreign trade in fuels. 
www.gov.uk/government/collections/energy-trends   
Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES)  
DUKES contains annual data on production and consumption of overall energy and of the individual fuels in
the United Kingdom. Also includes a commentary covering all the major aspects of energy and gives a
comprehensive picture of energy production and use over the last five years with key series taken back to
1970. 
www.gov.uk/government/collections/digest-of-uk-energy-statistics-dukes 
UK Energy in Brief 
An annual publication summarising the latest statistics on energy production, consumption and prices in the
United Kingdom.  The figures are taken from the ‘Digest of UK Energy Statistics’.  Available
at: www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-energy-in-brief 
Fuel Poverty Statistics 
An annual publication outlining the number of households living in fuel poverty in England, with
additional analysis of the composition of the fuel poor group and future projections of the number of households
in fuel poverty. Available at: 
www.gov.uk/government/collections/fuel-poverty-statistics 
Sub-National Energy Consumption Statistics 
Sub-National data are produced by the Department to emphasise the importance of local and regional decision
making for energy policy in delivering several national energy policy objectives. Data is available here: 
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/total-final-energy-consumption-at-sub-national-level  
National Energy Efficiency Data-framework (NEED) 
The Department has constructed a National Energy Efficiency Data-framework (NEED) to enable detailed
statistical analysis of energy efficiency. The data framework matches the gas and electricity consumption data
collected for sub-national energy consumption statistics and records of energy efficiency measures in the
Home Energy Efficiency Database (HEED) run by the Energy Saving Trust (EST), as well as typographic data
about dwellings and households. 
www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-energy-efficiency-data-need-framework 
Household Energy Efficiency 
The Department publishes a range of information relating to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Green
Deal (GD). The headline release presents monthly updates of ECO measures and quarterly updates of in-depth
ECO statistics, carbon savings and the Green Deal schemes. The detailed report presents annual updates on
in-depth Green Deal statistics and insulation levels. Data is available at: 
www.gov.uk/government/collections/household-energy-efficiency-national-statistics 
UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statistics 
Emissions data are produced by the Department     h w p                 h  UK’            h              
and domestic, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 
www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-greenhouse-gas-emissions-statistics 
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UK Energy and CO2 emissions projections 
The Energy and Emissions Projections (EEP) are published annually by the Department. They provide updated
projections and analysis of energy use and carbon dioxide emissions in the UK. The EEP exercise incorporates
all firm environmental policy measures and is based on updated assumptions consistent with the most recent
UK Budget announcements. The latest report is available at: www.gov.uk/government/collections/energy-and-
emissions-projections 
Policy publications 
The policies that the Department works on and the associated documentation can be found on the GOV.UK
site here. 
The energy statistics section is here: 
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero/about/statistics  
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Further information 
Uses of these statistics
The data associated with this release is used in internal analysis to help form policy decisions and is also used
by industry and the academic community to monitor trends in the prices market.
The department has an obligation to provide processed data to the International Energy Association (IEA). The
data within and associated with this publication are also used to answer Parliamentary questions and Freedom
of Information requests.
User engagement
Users are encouraged to provide comments and feedback on how these statistics are used and how well they
meet their needs. Comments on any issues relating to this statistical release are welcomed, please direct any
suggestions about changes to the content or scope of this publication to the
energyprices.stats@energysecurity.gov.uk mailbox.
The statement on statistical public engagement and data standards sets out the D p       ’             
on public engagement and data standards as outlined by the Code of Practice for Statistics.
Accredited Official Statistics designation
Accredited Official Statistics status means that our statistics meet the highest standards of trustworthiness,
quality and public value, and it is our responsibility to maintain compliance with these standards.
Information in this release undergoes the level of quality checks expected of an Accredited Official Statistics
release. The full detail of the measures we take are outlined in the associated methodology documents.
The continued designation of these statistics as Accredited Official Statistics was confirmed in September
2018 following a compliance check by the Office for Statistics Regulation. The statistics last underwent a full
assessment against the Code of Practice for Statistics in June 2014. 
Pre-release access to statistics
Some ministers and officials receive access to some key figures within these statistics up to 24 hours before
release.
Details of the arrangements for doing this and a list of the ministers and officials that receive pre-release
access to these statistics can be found in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero statement of
compliance with the Pre-Release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008. 
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Contact
Quarterly Energy Prices is prepared by the Energy Prices team in the Department for Energy Security and Net
Zero. 
Tel: 020 7215 1445
Email: energyprices.stats@energysecurity.gov.uk 
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero media enquiries desk can be reached on 020 7215 1000
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More information on  h    p       ’  energy publications are available on the GOV.UK page here:
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero/about/statistics 
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Standard Late-Night Festive Season
The first 880 yards or part thereof £3.15 £4.50 £4.85
Each additional 1/11th part of a mile or part thereof £0.23 £0.23 £0.35
Waiting Time - Per 10 seconds £0.12 £0.12 £0.12
£0.50
Applicable
airport charge.
£100.00
Aberdeenshire's Taxi fare scale from 1st of December 2024 is shown in the table below.  An illustration
of fares over a range of journeys can be found in the "Fare Calculator" tab.  You can enter the mileage of
your own journey in the red box, and the fares will be calculated for you within the corresponding blue boxes
covering the rates stated in the table. Remember that booking fees, waiting time costs and additional
surcharges may also apply in respect of the fare.
Late-Night Rate - Applies: (a) Mondays - Thurs: from 10pm to 6am the following day and (b) Weekends
from Fri: 6pm to 6am on the Monday morning and (c) Public Holidays from 6am to 10pm these being
defined as the 3rd of January, Good Friday and May Day.
Festive Season Rate - Applies: To each hiring (a) between 6pm on the 24th of December and 6am on the
27th of December, (b) between 6pm on the 31st of December and 6am on the 3rd of January and (c) During
any weekends in December from 6pm on the Friday until 6am on the Sunday.
Multiple Passenger Surcharge - In vehicles so licensed carrying more than four passengers, a surcharge
of 50% of the above fares may be charged.
Unacceptable Mess - Passengers are carried on the understanding that the Driver may
charge a passenger creating an unacceptable mess in the Taxi a maximum of:
Booking Fee.
Airport Booking Fee - Taxi Drivers may add any current charge incurred at airports
when either dropping or picking up passengers.
Standard Rate - Applies at all times which do not fall within the Late Night and Festive Season Rates which
are detailed below.
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Distance (Miles) Standard Late-night Festive
1 £4.53 £5.88 £6.95
1 £4.53 £5.88 £6.95
1.5 £5.68 £7.03 £8.70
2 £7.06 £8.41 £10.80
2.5 £8.21 £9.56 £12.55
3 £9.59 £10.94 £14.65
3.5 £10.74 £12.09 £16.40
4 £12.12 £13.47 £18.50
4.5 £13.27 £14.62 £20.25
5 £14.65 £16.00 £22.35
5.5 £15.80 £17.15 £24.10
6 £17.18 £18.53 £26.20
6.5 £18.33 £19.68 £27.95
7 £19.71 £21.06 £30.05
7.5 £20.86 £22.21 £31.80
8 £22.24 £23.59 £33.90
8.5 £23.39 £24.74 £35.65
9 £24.77 £26.12 £37.75
9.5 £25.92 £27.27 £39.50
10 £27.30 £28.65 £41.60
11 £29.83 £31.18 £45.45
12 £32.36 £33.71 £49.30
13 £34.89 £36.24 £53.15
14 £37.42 £38.77 £57.00
15 £39.95 £41.30 £60.85
16 £42.48 £43.83 £64.70
17 £45.01 £46.36 £68.55
18 £47.54 £48.89 £72.40
19 £50.07 £51.42 £76.25
20 £52.60 £53.95 £80.10
25 £65.25 £66.60 £99.35
30 £77.90 £79.25 £118.60
35 £90.55 £91.90 £137.85
40 £103.20 £104.55 £157.10
45 £115.85 £117.20 £176.35
50 £128.50 £129.85 £195.60
55 £141.15 £142.50 £214.85
60 £153.80 £155.15 £234.10
65 £166.45 £167.80 £253.35
70 £179.10 £180.45 £272.60
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Standard Late-night Festive
Flagfall £3.15 £4.50 £4.85
Increments £0.23 £0.23 £0.35
Initial uplift 880 yards
Yardage 1 11 mile
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Taxi fares 
Our services
News
Events
Taxi fares
Details
Extras: waiting and surcharges
Waiting
Standard- A sum calculated at the rate of £0.20 every 26.4 Seconds.
Christmas and New Year- A sum calculated at the rate of £0.30 every 26.4 Seconds.
Surcharges
For each hiring pre-booked: £1.
Airport Fees:
• Drop-off charge - as per current barrier value according to local signage.
• Pick-up at airport - as per current barrier value according to local signage,
chargeable from time of booking.
• Airport taxis - as per current barrier value charged to the driver by airport
authority.
For each hiring commencing at Aberdeen Railway Station (railway taxis only): £1.
A charge of £60 per incident of fouling a taxi. 
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Basic tariff
Taxi tariffs per time and distance 
Time Distance Fare
8am - 8pm Monday - Friday
First 987 yards £3
For every additional 146.5 yards (time
locked in meter) £0.20
8pm - 8am Monday - Friday 
First 987 yards £5
For every additional 146.5 yards £0.20
All day Saturday and Sunday (except 2am
- 5am)
First 987 yards £5
For every additional 146.5 yards £0.20
2am - 5am Saturday and Sunday
First 987 yards £6
For every additional 146.5 yards £0.20
8pm on 24 December to 5am 27
December
First 987 yards £6
For every additional 146.5 yards £0.30
8pm on 31 December to 5am on 3 January 
First 987 yards £6
For every additional 146.5 yards £0.30 
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National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates
You must be at least:
• school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage
• aged 21 to get the National Living Wage - the minimum wage will still apply for
workers aged 20 and under 
Current rates
The rates change on 1 April every year. 
21 and over 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice
April 2025 £12.21 £10 £7.55 £7.55
April 2026 £12.71 £10.85 £8 £8 
Rates between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2024
Between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2024 the National Living Wage was for those aged
23 and over. 
23 and over 21 to 22 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice
April 2023 to March 2024 £10.42 £10.18 £7.49 £5.28 £5.28
April 2022 to March 2023 £9.50 £9.18 £6.83 £4.81 £4.81
April 2021 to March 2022 £8.91 £8.36 £6.56 £4.62 £4.30 
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Gross median hourly employee earnings (excluding overtime) by local authority, 2025
Uncertainty: estimates lie between the Value plus or minus the Uncertainty range, for example £17 +/- £1.15.
Data from the Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 
Local
authority
Value (£): by
place of work
Uncertainty range (£):
by place of work
Value (£): by place
of residence
Uncertainty range (£): by
place of residence
Aberdeen City 19.48 1.36 17.94 1.33
Aberdeenshir
e 17.25 1.41 18.62 1.56
Angus 16.40 2.07 17.92 1.83
Argyll and
Bute 17.78 2.24 17.25 1.62
Clackmannan
shire 18.29 2.85 17.70 2.80
Dumfries and
Galloway 16.25 1.14 16.42 1.28
Dundee City 18.06 1.41 16.48 1.42
East Ayrshire 15.84 2.12 17.59 1.76
East
Dunbartonshi
re 18.19 3.64 22.48 2.61
East Lothian 16.46 1.19 18.78 1.92
East
Renfrewshire 18.81 4.51 24.09 2.41
City of
Edinburgh 20.98 0.80 20.52 1.03
Falkirk 17.08 1.67 16.91 1.35
Fife 17.32 1.07 18.00 1.04
Glasgow City 18.96 0.72 17.88 0.79
Highland 17.29 1.42 17.40 1.46
Inverclyde 16.75 2.71 17.50 2.28
Midlothian 18.88 1.93 18.89 1.93
Moray 15.78 1.58 15.77 1.73
Na h-Eileanan
Siar 21.27 6.38 21.25 6.38
North
Ayrshire 18.39 2.10 18.41 2.06
North
Lanarkshire 17.64 1.02 18.45 1.00
Orkney
Islands 18.21 2.29 18.25 2.30
Perth and
Kinross 17.30 1.49 17.78 1.78
Renfrewshire 17.46 1.36 18.50 1.74
Scottish
Borders 16.01 1.54 16.47 1.88
Shetland
Islands 19.37 3.25 19.43 3.30
South
Ayrshire 17.55 2.21 17.97 2.41
South
Lanarkshire 18.45 1.03 19.13 1.07
Stirling 18.38 2.35 19.75 2.49
West
Dunbartonshi
re 17.04 2.15 18.19 2.29
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Gross median hourly employee earnings (excluding overtime) by local authority, 2025
Uncertainty: estimates lie between the Value plus or minus the Uncertainty range, for example £17 +/- £1.15.
Data from the Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 
West Lothian 18.05 1.34 18.92 1.51 
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Table 1: CPIH, OOH component and CPI index values, and annual and monthly
rates, UK
February 2025 to February 2026 
CPIH
Index
(UK,
2015 =
100)
CPIH
12-
month
rate
(%)
CPIH 1-
month
rate
(%)
CPI Index
(UK,
2015=100)
CPI 12-
month
rate
(%)
CPI 1-
month
rate
(%)
OOH
Index
(UK,
2015=100)
OOH
12-
month
rate
(%)
2025 Feb 135.6 3.7 0.4 136.0 2.8 0.4 132.4 7.5  
Mar 136.1 3.4 0.3 136.5 2.6 0.3 132.9 7.2  
Apr 137.7 4.1 1.2 138.2 3.5 1.2 133.2 6.9  
May 138.0 4.0 0.2 138.4 3.4 0.2 133.7 6.7  
Jun 138.4 4.1 0.3 138.9 3.6 0.3 134.2 6.4  
Jul 138.5 4.2 0.0 139.0 3.8 0.1 134.0 5.5  
Aug 138.9 4.1 0.3 139.3 3.8 0.3 134.5 5.3  
Sep 138.9 4.1 0.1 139.3 3.8 0.0 135.1 5.2  
Oct 139.5 3.8 0.4 139.8 3.6 0.4 135.7 4.8  
Nov 139.4 3.5 -0.1 139.5 3.2 -0.2 136.5 4.5  
Dec 139.9 3.6 0.4 140.1 3.4 0.4 136.8 4.2
2026 Jan 139.4 3.2 -0.3 139.5 3.0 -0.5 137.0 3.9  
Feb 140.0 3.2 0.4 140.1 3.0 0.4 137.4 3.8          
Source:  Consumer price inflation from the Office for National Statistics 
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