# Ofgem seeks input on time-of-use energy cap methodology

> Ofgem has opened a call for input on how the energy price cap should be set for multi-rate tariffs as Market Wide Half-Hourly Settlement proceeds.

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- Published: 2026-10-13T00:51:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-13T00:51:41+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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Published on 12 October, the call considers whether greater variation in customer use and supplier costs warrants a review of the current multi-rate cap methodology. Ofgem says time-based price signals, such as lower overnight rates, can affect when customers use electricity.

The document outlines three broad options for a time-of-use approach and the trade-offs they involve. It is not a price-cap decision or a new price announcement; Ofgem is accepting responses until 20 November 2026.

## Data

### Stated policy scope

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Methodology: Qualitative summary; no quantitative measure or final decision absent from the source is added.

| Status |
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| Open consultation or call for input; proposals remain under consideration. |

Sources: <https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/call-for-input/energy-price-cap-updating-time-use-methodology> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/ofgem-seeks-input-on-time-of-use-energy-cap-methodology/data/official-announcement-scope?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/ofgem-seeks-input-on-time-of-use-energy-cap-methodology/data/official-announcement-scope?lang=en&format=csv)

### Consultation timetable

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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2026-10-12 |
| Response deadline | 2026-11-20 |

Sources: <https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/call-for-input/energy-price-cap-updating-time-use-methodology> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/ofgem-seeks-input-on-time-of-use-energy-cap-methodology/data/consultation-window?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/ofgem-seeks-input-on-time-of-use-energy-cap-methodology/data/consultation-window?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Ofgem](<https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/call-for-input/energy-price-cap-updating-time-use-methodology>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-12)

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