Octopus Tracker Tariff – Prices Today & Price History

Octopus Tracker Tariff – What Is It?

Octopus Tracker tariff from Octopus Energy is a unique plan where your gas and electricity prices change daily, following wholesale market costs. This page gives you the latest Octopus Tracker prices today, a complete price history, and a live chart of daily rates so you can compare costs over time.

Prices are linked to wholesale energy markets, so rates can go up or down depending on market movements. The Octopus Energy Tracker offers competitive pricing when wholesale costs are low, but rates can rise during spikes.

If you’re researching or switching, our historical section shows how this tariff’s costs have moved over the past year, helping you spot trends and decide if it’s right for you.

What to Look Out For With Octopus Tracker Tariff Before Switching

The wholesale market can be volatile, with sudden price swings, so please read the official Tracker tariff guidance before switching.

This page includes graphs showing current and historic pricing over the past year.

This is not a “set and forget” tariff — it works best if you keep an eye on daily rates.

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Download Historical Pricing (CSV)

Explore today’s tariff rates across all 14 UK DNO regions via the separate region pages on this site.

If you want to explore pricing beyond the timeframes shown here, check out the Energy Stats Dashboard feature.

You can download raw daily rate data in CSV format via the Download Historical Data section — perfect for comparing costs over time or running your own analysis.

How to Compare Tracker with Other Smart Tariffs

Choosing the right Octopus tariff isn’t just about today’s price — it’s about matching your energy usage to the plan that works best for you.

The Tracker follows daily wholesale prices, but other smart tariffs might suit you better depending on when and how you use electricity.

Other Octopus smart tariffs to consider:

• Octopus Agile – Half-hourly rates that follow the wholesale market in real-time, ideal if you can shift usage to the cheapest slots.

• Octopus Cosy – Designed for heat pump users with three low-cost periods each day.

• Octopus Intelligent Go – Perfect for EV owners, offering cheap overnight charging rates.

For a deep dive into how each of these tariffs works, and how to decide which one is best for you, check out our dedicated guide:
👉 Time of Use / Smart Tariffs — Compare All Options

By comparing side-by-side, you can find the tariff that balances cost, predictability, and convenience—making sure your energy plan works for you, not the other way around.

Tracker Rates Across The UK (14 DNO regions)

Find direct links to today’s prices and historic rates for each UK DNO region

Or use the website menus to go to a specific DNO region for any Octopus smart tariff.

Eastern England
East Midlands
London
Merseyside and Northern Wales
North Eastern England
North Western England
Northern Scotland
Southern England
South Eastern England
Southern Wales
South Western England
Southern Scotland
West Midlands
Yorkshire

Prices Today – Current Daily Rates

Here are the latest daily unit costs for the Tracker tariff, updated from Octopus Energy data.

You can check today’s figures:

1. Via the 14 separate pages (one per region) linked above.
2. Via the daily post on social media (Twitter / X, Bluesky or Mastodon)

This image shows the latest Octopus Tracker rates today graph that is posted to social media every day.

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Price History, Last 365 days (London)

This chart shows the pricing trend for the London region over the past 12 months.

Use the links above to view your own region’s data.

FAQ: Tracker Tariff

What is the Octopus Tracker tariff?
It follows wholesale energy prices, adjusting daily. Rates can go up or down depending on market conditions.

How can I check prices today?
Use our live daily rates table above for the latest costs, updated directly from Octopus Energy Tracker data.

Where can I find price history?
Our charts and downloadable CSV file give you the complete history of pricing.

Are rates the same nationwide?
No. Unit prices vary by region. Use your postcode on the Octopus Energy site to check your which DNO you are in.

How do daily rates work?
They change based on wholesale market costs, which means prices can rise or fall every day.

Latest Calculation Version & Updates

The pricing we pull from the Octopus API is always the latest tariff version, so you see the most accurate daily rates.

Current Calculation Version: SILVER-25-04-15 (as of 15 April 2025)

• This version reflects the latest Octopus methodology for converting wholesale market data into customer unit rates.

• Updates between versions may include changes to standing charges, regional adjustments, or data feed improvements.

Why this matters:

• Ensures today’s Tracker rates match Octopus Energy’s published prices across all 14 UK DNO regions.

• Keeps historical pricing consistent, so comparisons and CSV downloads remain reliable.

We regularly review the we are pulling the latest version from Octopus via their API —check back often or follow Energy Stats UK on Twitter / X for instant update alerts.

If you need to confirm your own contractual status and perhaps which exact version of Tracker you are on, then I would suggest contacting Octopus Energy directly.

“Below is the version history for our Octopus Tracker Tariff pricing calculations, showing when and why each update was made. This ensures you can match historical data downloads to the calculation method in use at the time.”