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Snug Octopus

A time-of-use tariff for storage heaters

Current product version

SNUG-24-11-07
Used for the rates shown on this page.

Today's regional picture

Compare all 14 regions

Official GSP boundaries, shaded by today's duration-weighted average across the published time bands.

Official GSP geography

Great Britain electricity regions

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Great Britain electricity tariff regionsA geographic map of the fourteen Grid Supply Point groups, shaded from lower to higher today's duration-weighted average across the published time bands.Eastern England: 23.07 p/kWhEast Midlands: 21.78 p/kWhLondon: 22.93 p/kWhMerseyside and North Wales: 23.86 p/kWhWest Midlands: 22.01 p/kWhNorth East England: 22.01 p/kWhNorth West England: 22.72 p/kWhSouthern England: 23.14 p/kWhSouth East England: 23.21 p/kWhSouth Wales: 22.91 p/kWhSouth West England: 23.06 p/kWhYorkshire: 21.80 p/kWhSouthern Scotland: 22.10 p/kWhNorthern Scotland: 22.87 p/kWhEastern England: 23.07 p/kWhA23.07pEast Midlands: 21.78 p/kWhB21.78pLondon: 22.93 p/kWhC22.93pMerseyside and North Wales: 23.86 p/kWhD23.86pWest Midlands: 22.01 p/kWhE22.01pNorth East England: 22.01 p/kWhF22.01pNorth West England: 22.72 p/kWhG22.72pSouthern England: 23.14 p/kWhH23.14pSouth East England: 23.21 p/kWhJ23.21pSouth Wales: 22.91 p/kWhK22.91pSouth West England: 23.06 p/kWhL23.06pYorkshire: 21.80 p/kWhM21.80pSouthern Scotland: 22.10 p/kWhN22.10pNorthern Scotland: 22.87 p/kWhP22.87p

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The same regions in a larger list, ordered from lowest to highest average rate.

Approximate GSP boundaries from the National Energy System Operator, February 2026. These are electricity-network regions, not administrative boundaries. Use your postcode to confirm your region.
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Today's weighted average by region
RegionToday's weighted average
Eastern England23.07 p/kWh
East Midlands21.78 p/kWh
London22.93 p/kWh
Merseyside and North Wales23.86 p/kWh
West Midlands22.01 p/kWh
North East England22.01 p/kWh
North West England22.72 p/kWh
Southern England23.14 p/kWh
South East England23.21 p/kWh
South Wales22.91 p/kWh
South West England23.06 p/kWh
Yorkshire21.80 p/kWh
Southern Scotland22.10 p/kWh
Northern Scotland22.87 p/kWh

Long-term context

The last 48 months across Great Britain

Snug Octopus monthly rates averaged across the regions of Great BritainSnug Octopus monthly rates averaged across the regions of Great Britain from Oct 2022 to Sept 2026. Ranges from 21.78p to 26.73p per kWh. Most recent period Sept 2026: 22.68p per kWh, counted from 11 of 30 days. 2 periods are drawn from part of the calendar rather than all of it: Nov 2024 (24 of 30 days), Sept 2026 (11 of 30 days). A month is partly counted where a version went on or came off sale inside it, and the current month is always still in progress.21.78p23.02p24.26p25.49p26.73pOct 2022Oct 23Sept 24Sept 25Sept 202622.68p latest

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Points are interactive: hover, focus or select one for exact values. The line is the plain average of the regional monthly means — all 14 regions, in every month — and the shaded band runs from the cheapest of those regions to the dearest in that month. So the band is the spread BETWEEN regions, not the spread within a month — a regional page’s chart shows the latter. Nobody pays the line; it describes the country rather than a bill. 2 periods are drawn from part of the calendar rather than all of it: Nov 2024 (24 of 30 days), Sept 2026 (11 of 30 days). A month is partly counted where a version went on or came off sale inside it, and the current month is always still in progress. They are drawn hollow.

About Snug Octopus

A smart tariff designed for storage heaters: cheap off-peak electricity to heat your home efficiently. Snug is specifically designed for homes with storage heaters, with cheap rates during off-peak periods when heaters need to charge. Storage heaters store heat during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper, then release that heat throughout the day, so charging them at the off-peak rate reduces your heating costs. A smart meter is required to track usage and apply the correct rates for peak and off-peak periods.

Before you switch

Is Snug Octopus a fit?

A quick suitability check before you compare the live price with your own home and usage.

Reviewed 24 August 2026

Essentials

You need

  • A compatible electricity meter and a currently available product version for your region.
  • Any required storage-heater eligibility or compatibility confirmed before switching.

Best fit

Works best if

  • Your household pattern can use the favourable bands and avoid the expensive ones.

Check carefully

Watch out for

  • Standing charges, eligibility, product versions and future rates can change the outcome.

Pairing

Compatible export choices

  • Check the current Octopus smart-tariff terms before pairing any export product.

Make the final check

How to verify or switch

  1. Check the exact tariff name, product version, regional quote, eligibility and current terms with Octopus Energy.
  2. Use OctoTariffs history and calculators as evidence, not as a supplier quote or guarantee of future cost.
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Questions, answered

What is Snug Octopus?
Snug Octopus is a smart electricity tariff specifically designed for homes with storage heaters. It offers cheap electricity during off-peak periods, allowing you to charge your storage heaters at lower rates.
How does Snug work with storage heaters?
Storage heaters store heat during off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper, then release that heat throughout the day. Snug Octopus provides cheap rates during these off-peak periods, making it cost-effective to heat your home.
When are the Snug off-peak periods?
Snug Octopus typically offers cheap rates during overnight hours and other off-peak periods. Exact times may vary, but they're designed to align with when storage heaters need to charge.
Do I need storage heaters for Snug?
Yes, Snug Octopus is specifically designed for homes with storage heaters. The tariff structure is optimized around storage heater usage patterns.
Do I need a smart meter for Snug?
Yes, Snug Octopus requires a smart meter to track when you use electricity and apply the correct rates for peak and off-peak periods.
How does Snug compare to Cosy?
Both are designed for electric heating, but Snug is specifically for storage heaters while Cosy is for heat pumps. Snug focuses on off-peak charging periods, while Cosy offers multiple cheap windows throughout the day.