Anticipated wholesale price increases in England for 2025/26
This page provides more information on the anticipated wholesale price increases in England and links to wholesalers’ indicative charges.
Important information
In England the anticipated annual wholesale price increases for water and waste water charges, which will come into effect from 1 April 2025, are based on Ofwat’s recently published draft price controls for the next five year period (PR24) and the regional wholesalers’ indicative charges for 2025/26.
Ofwat published their draft determination of charges in July 2024 indicating what the new upcoming charges might be for each wholesaler region in England for the next five-year period. Following this, in mid-October each water wholesaler in England published indicative wholesale charges to provide retailers with an expectation of what the upcoming price increase might look like for the next financial year.
In December, Ofwat published their final determinations which confirm an average price increase of 42% before inflation over the five-year period from 2025-30. The water wholesalers will publish their wholesale charges for 2025/26 early in the new year.
What does this mean for you and your business?
Following Ofwat's publication of their final determinations, the wholesaler's final charges for 2025/26 will be confirmed shortly.
Indicative wholesale charges at a glance
You can view the proposed wholesale charge percentage increase for your region in the table on this page. You can also view the indicative price increase document for your area by clicking the relevant link provided. Please note that these are indicative price increases based on the Draft Determinations, following Ofwat’s Final Determinations (which were published on 19th December) it is likely that the final charge increases will be higher.
Price Review 2024 article
To help you understand more about the price increases , we’ve recently published an article which you may find helpful to read. Please click the button below.
We’re here to help
We recognise that these wholesale price increases come at a time when many businesses are already facing increased cost pressures, and we’re committed to doing what we can to minimise the impact.
We’ll be in touch with all customers between January and March to let you know what the final wholesale price increases will be for your wholesale region. In the meantime, please visit our Customer Support page to view a range of support options we can offer you. Alternatively, if you would like to speak to us, please get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager, if you have one, or contact us here and one of our friendly advisers will be happy to help.
Indicative 2025/26 price increases by wholesaler |
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Wholesaler |
Weighted average |
Water |
Waste water |
Wholesaler website |
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Affinity |
8.6% |
8.6% |
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Anglian |
10.4% |
17.0% |
3.5% |
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Northumbrian |
12.1% |
13.0% |
11.0% |
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Portsmouth |
20.0% |
20.0% |
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SES |
0.0% |
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Severn Trent |
4.9% |
3.5% |
6.0% |
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Southern |
31.3% |
39.6% |
26.5% |
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South East |
23.0% |
23.0% |
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South Staffs |
13.0% |
13.0% |
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South West |
31.1% |
30.5% |
32.0% |
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Thames |
14.0% |
13.0% |
15.0% |
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United Utilities |
8.9% |
8.0% |
9.5% |
United Utilities Water – UUW (use drop down menu) |
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Wessex |
7.5% |
7.5% |
7.5% |
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Yorkshire |
6.2% |
0.4% |
12.0% |
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