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Tracker & Agile, the war in the Middle East and rising wholesale prices: stick or fix?

Energy prices are very volatile right now due to the war in the Middle East, and dynamic tariffs based on live wholesale prices like Octopus Tracker and Agile Octopus tend to see the impacts first. So, is it time to fix on a standard tariff?

Mario Lupori

Commercial Director

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Octopus news

The Future Homes Standard is finally here. Here's what it means for you.

This is our breakdown of the Future Homes Standard (FHS) announcement.Here, you’ll find information about the Future Homes Standard: what’s driving it, how to access help, how Octopus is weathering the storm, how we’re fighting to support customers struggling with high bills, and answers to a bunch of other frequently asked questions.

Nigel Banks

Technical Director - Zero Bills and Low Carbon Homes

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Pricing

For businesses: what does the Middle East conflict mean for my energy prices? (April 2026)

Global events like this can affect the price that we all pay for our energy. Let’s explore how this impacts your business.

Pete McNally

Content Manager at Octopus Energy For Business

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Pricing

How do I get the energy price cut from April 2026?

Energy prices are dropping from April 1st, driven by the government cutting some levies from electricity bills. You don’t need to do anything: we’ll automatically apply the savings to your tariff.Here’s what you need to know.

Sam Whitworth

Energy Market Regulation Advisor

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Energy crisis

Real help, delivered by real people, when it really matters

Bills are high at the moment and it's always toughest in winter. Don't suffer in silence. We know we're not perfect, but we have a brilliant team who really care about our customers and can help if you're struggling. Thanks to them, we've just been named a Which? Recommended Supplier for the ninth year in a row.

Nicki Slater-Arnold

Writer

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Pricing

The latest from the Octoverse: Winter edition

We know energy bills can feel overwhelming this time of year, so we wanted to give you the latest updates from Octopus: tools, news and more to help you keep warm and keep control of your bills.

Samsam Farah

Writer

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Pricing

Supergroup Smart Home Tariff Workshop

Phil Steele Workshop: Smart Home Tariffs

Phil Steele

Future Technologies Evangelist

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Business energy

Here's how we keep prices fair. For your business and the ones you refer.

At Octopus Energy for Business, we're always working to keep our prices low. To do that, we follow 6 key pricing principles that keep our rates consistently fair. Let's explore these principles - and how they make improve the energy experiences of our customers.

Pete McNally

Content Manager at Octopus Energy For Business

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Pricing

Should I go for a fixed or flexible tariff?

Finding it tricky to choose a tariff? While there isn't a wrong answer as such, there might be an option that suits you better. In this blog, we'll help you weigh up your options.

Mario Lupori

Commercial Director

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Pricing

Should I switch energy suppliers?

Our helpful guide on what to check when choosing your energy supplier. We know a fair price is what people want most from their energy supplier but there’s more to consider when comparing suppliers or using energy switching websites to find a cheaper deal.

Pete Miller

Head of Customer Experience

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Energy explained

Intelligent Octopus Go & Drive Pack with Ohme: your questions answered

Intelligent Octopus Go is our smartest EV tariff, with six hours of smart charging every night at a super low rate.You'll get cheap electricity between 11.30pm and 5.30am, as well as super cheap electricity for any Smart Charging.Our latest integration with Ohme enables Octopus to provide Smart Charging directly through your Ohme charger; a greener solution that keeps money in your pocket.

Phil Steele

Future Technologies Evangelist

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Pricing

Most homes would slash their bills with Octopus Energy

More than 60% of households could make big savings by switching to Octopus, as well as knowing they’re doing their bit to help save the planet.

Pete Miller

Head of Customer Experience

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Tracker & Agile, the war in the Middle East and rising wholesale prices: stick or fix?

The Future Homes Standard is finally here. Here's what it means for you.

For businesses: what does the Middle East conflict mean for my energy prices? (April 2026)

How do I get the energy price cut from April 2026?

Real help, delivered by real people, when it really matters

The latest from the Octoverse: Winter edition

Supergroup Smart Home Tariff Workshop

Here's how we keep prices fair. For your business and the ones you refer.

Should I go for a fixed or flexible tariff?

Should I switch energy suppliers?

Intelligent Octopus Go & Drive Pack with Ohme: your questions answered

Most homes would slash their bills with Octopus Energy