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Everyone on a Standard Variable Tariff, like OVO's Simpler energy, will have been warned to expect an increase on 1 October and again on 1 January 2027. Not everyone will have checked to see just how the increase affects them.OVO's rates usually stick pretty close to the price cap, so the official tables are a good guide. They're on this gov.uk page - it's large and quite complicated, so it takes a few moments to work out what's what and how to find it: Energy price cap unit rates and standing charges | Ofgem Non-gas households only have to bother about the electricity prices. This is what the tables say for me in the East Midlands:Figures in the tables include VAT.In July-September 2026, VAT is 5%. In October 2026-March 2027, VAT is zero.  Using the Future Annual Consumption estimate from the Plan page, we can work out the annual cost before and after 1 October:Before: 1155 kWh x 23.55 p/kWh = £272  365 days x 53.05 p/day = £194Total:                                     £466After:1155

I currently have a variable tariff account with OVO. My account balance is over £400 but my direct debit keeps increasing despite relatively low useage.I can't really withdraw funds because OVO will just increase my DD as soon as my balance decreases (vicious circle!).Anyway, if I change to a fixed tariff, will I be able to withdraw all my funds? 

I fell over a new version of the account website this morning, having followed a link in a banner that read:   You're in an older version of the site. Switch over to beta to see new features and updates.   I’ve only had the briefest of looks around, so I haven’t really formed an opinion about it yet. I must say, though, that the new site isn’t at all repellent!  I’ve started this thread in the hope that those who try out the new site will come here and share their feedback about it. Since we’re all getting used to the threaded version of the community forum, I’d suggest that:If you’re posting about a specific feature or aspect of the site, if there’s a loose floating Reply box at the foot of the window, use that. Start your post with a brief heading - e.g. Meter readings - and use the option on the Styles menu in the editor box to format it as a Small heading. This might help keep the feedback a bit more organized. If you want to comment on a topic that someone else started, use the Re

Why has my billing period been changed? It has always been from the start of the 4th of the month to the end of the 3rd of the following month. As you can see, my billing period for this month is from 4th - 30th September. (I do think I know why this has happened, but why have customers not been informed of this change?) 

My renewal plan is only showing a Gas tariff. I want dual fuel tariffs. Have contacted OVO numerous times but no update on the renewal plan in the App. What else can I do?

I would like this issue to be addressed by a moderator.I have spent over two hours on two separate calls, trying to get through regarding a faulty gas meter and despite online contact and calls, I haven’t been called back or emailed back.The property in question houses vulnerable adults and a gas meter is not operational. How do you manage to get the help that you need? 

Hi Folks Looking to get a podpoint installed and they need my MPAN.  In my Ovo profile I see no mention of MPAN at all.  How can I find out what it is?  I have a barcode on the front of my electricity meter but I’m not sure if that’s it.   Thanks

What are the new tariff prices for the latest increase for normal and E10

Why are OVO advising me to increase my direct debit from £85 to £160+ a month on a two up two down townhouse when I switched because they were cheaper than my previous supplier?  

I need to disconnect the electric in my house to allow an electrician to move my fuse box. What is the procedure for moving the security tags in the metre box outside?

Customers on variable tariffs (SVT) are being notified these days of tariff increases from 1 January. At the same time, many are being given the opportunity to switch to a fixed-rate tariff. I am trying to decide whether it would be a good idea to fix, but I’m not sure I have all the information I need. Gas hasn’t been invented yet in my corner of the world, so I’m only interested in electricity tariffs.Cornwall Insight are a well respected crystal-ball gazer where energy prices are concerned. Their predictions for 2024 show small ups and downs in unit prices, but one startling forecast is for a hike in the standing charge of the order of 15% on 1 April. For a light user like me, this is hugely significant. On SVT, the standing charge would amount to 37% of my bill in January, but by October this would have risen to more than 41%. The fixed rates I’m being offered would keep the standing charge at more or less the current level, so that makes fixing look like a good idea. But … we know

Hi Ovo, I wondered whether the API that powers your live and historical usage page in the account menu is something you could look into opening up a bit so we can freely access our raw data and also perhaps it may stimulate some interesting community projects? For instance (more sport related), Strava and Fitbit.

Last year I was told ovo would send me electric throws but they never arrived and no one was able to tell me what was happening or who to contact do I need to just give up

Hi, just switched to OVO from Scottish Power and I would like to change email address as my partner set up the account using her email but as I will be paying the bills I would like all correspondence sent straight to me rather than having to keep emailing my partner every time there is something to get done. Is this possible Thanks, Alex Aiken

Just now, 9am 27th November 2025, unable to log into account at my.ovoenergy.comSays:“Wrong username or password“Password reset doesn’t work, eg. no email received.Something broken your end ?Yes, tried deleting cookies, no difference.

Hello,Sorry if a similar question has been posted.I thought standing charges were being fairer according to Ofgem?My contract will be ending soon and the new options for new contracts are roughly 10p more than my current.Today was the only option to be able renew my contract?

Is there actually an easy way of talking to Customer Services? I've been waiting on online chat for an hour and I'm still in a queue. All I need to do is register for the new Ovo app so I can add credit to my meters. One would have thought registering for an app would be simple and straightforward. Apparently not, as Ovo insist on telling me I've entered the wrong account details. I haven't got time to wait any longer as I've got things to do. Don't Ovo realise that people are busy and haven't got time to sit around all day?So, I've wasted all that time and still can't use the app. Now what do I do?

I've just opened the OVO website to input my meter readings, which I do on 6th of every month. I noticed that on my electricity meter reading, another reading has been added (not by me) on 13th July. It says "Network actual". Does anyone have any idea where this came from or why this was added? It is actually less than the reading I sent a week earlier. This is the first time I have ever noticed this. 

Can you explain why you taken £88 from my account after you confirmed I am switching away last Friday?????My balance with you is over 200£ and I need my money back!!!!  Do you think this is fair?????

Sorry, long story!I’m trying to access my Mum’s online OVO account.My father passed away recently, and the account was in his name. Contacted support and asked for the account to be switched into my Mum’s name. It appears that this is done.I have Power of Attorney for her, so I’ve provided my LPA letter and that seems fine too. Changed the registered email address to mine. Problem was that I had a dormant OVO account as I used to be a customer until about 3-4 years ago. So when I logged in it automatically selected my home address, and not my Mum’s.Support tell me that they’ve now deleted the old account, and I now have a working OVO id and password - the problem is whenever I log in, whether from my laptop or my phone, I get a message “We're working on a new website for you”. Phoned support 2 weeks ago and was told it was a problem linking my email to the account. They said they’d raise a ticket for software support to fix this, but I never received any notifications. Phoned support a

My understanding is that you put in Actual meter readings on the last day of your current billing period then you get a bill based on those readings If this is the case then why am I getting an estimated reading on my heating meter only on the 30 th September when my current billing period ends on the 8 th October which is when I should submit actual readings to obtain up to date bill for that period  I only have  electricity energy Not  gas 

How do i contact Ovo Customer Services - is it only through this forum?