NextSteady
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Next Steady is the only tariff offering customers below price cap rates now, followed by a fixed rate from July 2026.
Switch to Next Steady.
From 1 April, the energy price cap is reducing. However current market forecasts indicate that prices may increase again from 1 July due to changes in wholesale costs.
We’re offering you a 15 month fixed term tariff designed to give you more certainty over your future energy costs.
Next Steady makes the most of the cheaper prices we’re already offering on Next Pledge from April - June, but gives you the chance to secure a fixed price today from July 2026 to avoid a potentially greater price rise in the summer.
Your electricity prices will remain the same for the length of the contract, but your gas unit prices will go up from 1 July.
How does it work?
One term. Two prices.
April - June 2026: Reduction of gas unit rates between 27-29% depending on where you live. Priced below the April price cap.
July 2026 onwards: Gas unit rates go up, but electricity rates stay the same for the length of your contract.
We don’t know what will happen in the future, so if energy prices go up even more than expected from July, you’re on to a winner knowing you’ve locked in a secure price now. If the prices go down, you’ll be able to choose a new cheaper fixed tariff with E.ON Next whenever you want (exit fees will apply if you switch to another supplier before the end of the term).
Understanding your quote.
When you get a quote for a new tariff, you'll see that Next Steady is more expensive than our tracker tariff Next Pledge. This is because we're quoting you on the fixed price you'll pay from 1 July for Next Steady, which does not factor in the price you'll pay from 1 April to 30 June, which is the same as Next Pledge.
Between 1 April and 30 June 2026, the prices on Next Steady will match Next Pledge. From 1 July we're expecting prices to increase as shown in the table.1
We've also included how much of your energy you're expected to use each quarter (for example you'll use more energy, 38%, from January to March as it's colder) to help you understand your annual bill.
For more information, check out our price cap predictions.
Tariff type | Tariff name | 1 April 2026 | 1 July 2026 | 1 October 2026 | 1 January 2027 | 1 April 2027 | Average first 4 quarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SVT | Next Flex | £1,641 | £1,933 | £2,023 | £2,045 | £2,007 | £1,953 |
Tracker | Next Pledge | £1,541 | £1,833 | £1,923 | £1,945 | £1,907 | £1,853 |
Fixed | Next Fixed | £1,730 | £1,730 | £1,730 | £1,730 | £1,730 | £1,730 |
Fixed | Next Steady | £1,541 | £1,779 | £1,779 | £1,779 | £1,779 | £1,737 |
Expected % annual usage | 18% | 13% | 33% | 38% | 18% |
The projections are for an Ofgem average dual fuel customer paying by Direct Debit. Prices are inclusive of 5% VAT.
How to calculate your discounted gas unit rates between 1 April - 30 June.
Using the table provided below you'll be able to see the prices for your region. If you're unsure of which region you're in, you can call 105 (free of charge in England, Scotland, and Wales) to be connected to your local Distribution Network Operator (DNO), who can identify your region.
Gas unit rates between 1 April and 30 June and after 1 July.
Region | Gas unit rate - up to 30 June 2026 | Gas unit rate - from 1 July 2026 | Percentage reduction | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 | Eastern | 5.237p | 7.319p | -28% |
11 | East Midlands | 5.165p | 7.222p | -29% |
12 | London | 5.478p | 7.534p | -27% |
13 | Manweb | 5.256p | 7.324p | -28% |
14 | Midlands | 5.251p | 7.323p | -28% |
15 | Northern | 5.258p | 7.309p | -28% |
16 | Norweb | 5.214p | 7.282p | -29% |
17 | Scottish Hydro | 5.208p | 7.284p | -29% |
18 | Scottish Power | 5.208p | 7.286p | -29% |
19 | Seeboard | 5.364p | 7.435p | -28% |
20 | Southern | 5.503p | 7.582p | -28% |
21 | Swalex | 5.401p | 7.489p | -28% |
22 | Sweb | 5.454p | 7.539p | -28% |
23 | Yorkshire | 5.244p | 7.307p | -28% |
Prices are in pence per kWh and inclusive of 5% VAT.
If we use region 11 as an example:
Between 1 April - 30 June.
We need to split the energy use for the discount period and the rest of the tariff. The discounted period assumes you'll use 18% between 1 April – 30 June, therefore using the Ofgem averages of 11,500kWh for gas:
Gas used during this period: 11,500kWh / 18% = 2,070kWh
We then need to take the unit rate from July and minus the discount gas unit rate up to June.
July gas unit rate: 7.222p - 5.165p = 2.057p.
You then need to multiply 2.057p difference with the amount of energy an Ofgem average gas fuel customer would use during the period.
Gas: 2,070kWh x 2.057p = £42.58
Then finally you need to minus £42.58, which is your reduction in gas unit rates for the period between 1 April - 30 June from your quote.
To get the most accurate calculation for your home you would need to use the energy prices for your region and your annual gas usage. You can find how much energy you use on your bill.
Guaranteed savings vs the price cap.
Between April and June 2026, your tariff will be priced below the Ofgem price cap, so you'll pay less than the standard variable rate.
Fix for peace of mind.
From July 2026, your electricity prices will remain the same, but you'll get new unit rate prices for your gas for the rest of the tariff duration.
No exit fees.
Change your mind? No problem. Switch to another E.ON Next tariff anytime without paying a penny in exit fees. And only a £50 exit fee per fuel if you change supplier.
Already an E.ON Next customer?
If you're already with us and you want to switch to the Next Steady tariff, you might be able to through your online dashboard.
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The legal bit.
- 1. Our predicted July 2026 price cap increase is based on dual fuel customers, paying by Direct Debit, who have medium energy usage as defined by Ofgem’s Typical Domestic Consumption Values (TDCV), (2,700kWh of electricity and 11,500kWh of gas per year). This is calculated using the Ofgem methodology to combine market prices and our forecast of other costs. Our current predictions as of 30 March 2026 is that the July Ofgem price cap is predicted to increase to £1,933. Our prediction will change based on the changes in the cost of wholesale energy for future periods. The projection should be used as a guide of the trajectory of the price cap change. Potential Ofgem reforms could change the accuracy of the predictions vs what they actually set.