Energy UK: 279,548 electricity switches in June 2026, 26% up on the year, as households shop around for a better deal
Key points
- 279,548 domestic customers switched electricity supplier in Great Britain in June 2026, according to Energy UK’s Electricity Switching Report.
- That is 26% more than June 2025 and 14% more than May 2026 – switching has been rising through the year.
- Adding up the monthly totals, about 1.5 million electricity switches took place between January and June 2026.
More than a quarter of a million households switched electricity supplier in Great Britain in June 2026 alone. Energy UK’s own switching figures put the monthly total at 279,548, a rise of 26% on the same month last year, as competitive tariffs draw more customers away from their current supplier.
The figures come from Energy UK’s Electricity Switching Report for June 2026, published by the trade association for the GB energy industry. June’s total was also 14% higher than May, continuing a steady climb through the first half of the year that adds up to roughly 1.5 million electricity switches for January to June 2026 combined.
Energy UK does not publish an average saving per switch in this report. Ofgem, the GB energy regulator, separately tracks domestic switching through its own quarterly statistics, but it does not attach a single average savings figure either – the amount a household can save depends on its current tariff, its usage, and the deal it moves to. Anyone comparing offers should check the total annual cost, not just the headline unit rate, and confirm whether a deal is fixed or variable before switching.
Frequently asked questions
How many people switched electricity supplier in June 2026?
Energy UK recorded 279,548 electricity switches in Great Britain in June 2026, which is 26% higher than June 2025 and 14% higher than May 2026.
How much can a household save by switching?
Energy UK’s report does not state an average saving. The amount depends on the household’s current tariff, consumption and the new deal chosen, so comparing the total annual cost is the more reliable approach.
Is switching still rising in 2026?
Yes. June’s total was up both year-on-year (+26%) and month-on-month (+14%), and the first half of 2026 added up to roughly 1.5 million electricity switches.
Sources and status
- Energy UK: Electricity Switching Report, June 2026, published 21 July 2026.
- For comparison: Bundesnetzagentur/SMARD: Einzelhandelsdaten Strom und Gas (Germany, in German), published 27 October 2026.
Research and data as of: 8 November 2026.
Transparency note: AI-assisted tools were used in researching, structuring and writing this article. The sources used are listed in the article. Publication takes place only after manual editorial approval. Länderfassung auf Basis eines Artikels von Net Trends, für Großbritannien recherchiert.
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