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Cheapest times to use electricity in the West Midlands today
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Day average 32.2p Lowest 22.4p at 22:30 Highest 50.7p at 18:30
All half-hourly prices as a table
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- Join Octopus with our link. You get £50 credit once your switch completes and your first Direct Debit is taken.
- Choose Agile Octopus. It needs a smart meter that sends half-hourly readings.
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Electricity in the West Midlands
On Monday 12 October, the West Midlands ranks 4th cheapest of 14 regions, averaging 32.2p per kWh against a Great Britain average of 32.8p.
- Covers
- Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Hereford
- Postcode areas
- B, CV, DY, GL, HR, ST, TF, WR, WS, WV; also parts of SY
- Region letter
- E
- MPAN starts with
- 14
- Network operator
- National Grid Electricity Distribution
Agile prices across Great Britain, Mon 12 Oct
Ranked by the day's average price, cheapest first. The average across all 14 regions is 32.8p per kWh. Prices differ by region because each one has its own network charges.
| # | Region | Average | Lowest | Cheapest 2 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London | 30.6p | 21.1p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 2 | Yorkshire | 30.7p | 21.1p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 3 | East Midlands | 30.8p | 21.1p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 4 | West Midlands | 32.2p | 22.4p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 5 | North East | 32.2p | 22.4p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 6 | North West | 32.2p | 22.4p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 7 | Southern | 32.2p | 22.4p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 8 | Eastern England | 32.3p | 22.4p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 9 | South Scotland | 32.3p | 22.4p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 10 | South East | 33.8p | 23.6p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 11 | South Wales | 33.8p | 23.6p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 12 | North Wales and Merseyside | 33.9p | 23.6p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 13 | South West | 35.3p | 24.8p | 11:00–13:00 |
| 14 | North Scotland | 37.0p | 26.1p | 11:00–13:00 |
Agile Octopus in the West Midlands: common questions
When are tomorrow's Agile prices for the West Midlands published?
Octopus publishes the next day's Agile prices at around 4pm UK time. Plunge Radar checks every hour from 4pm and updates this page as soon as they're out.
Why are Agile prices different in the West Midlands?
Agile prices follow the wholesale electricity market, plus network charges that vary across Great Britain's 14 electricity regions. Today the West Midlands averages 32.2p per kWh, 4th cheapest of 14.
How do I know I'm in the West Midlands region?
Look at the MPAN on your electricity bill. If its 13-digit number starts with 14, you're in West Midlands (region E). You can also enter your postcode in the checker at the top of this page.
Can Agile prices go below zero in the West Midlands?
Yes. When wind and solar produce more electricity than the grid needs, prices can drop below zero, and Agile customers are paid for the electricity they use.
Do I need a smart meter for Agile Octopus?
Yes. Agile needs a smart meter that sends half-hourly readings to Octopus. If you don't have one, Octopus can fit one at no extra cost.
How Agile Octopus pricing works
Agile Octopus charges a different price for every half-hour, linked to the wholesale market. Octopus publishes tomorrow's prices at around 4pm each day.
Prices are usually lowest overnight and in windy or sunny spells, and highest from 4pm to 7pm. When there's more power than the grid needs, prices can drop below zero and customers are paid to use it. At peak times Agile can cost more than the price cap rate, so it suits homes that can move their usage.