Autumn Budget 2025. What It Means for Business Energy Costs

The 2025 Autumn Budget is here, and while most headlines focus on households, there are important changes for UK businesses. Some will ease the pressure. Others may increase your energy costs if you do not plan.

PPS has broken down what matters in plain English.

Support for energy-intensive industries

The government has confirmed more help for manufacturing, engineering and other high-usage operations. Relief schemes are being expanded to reduce electricity costs and protect jobs in the UK.

If you run a site with high load machinery or long operating hours, this could lower your bills. But you need to be on the right type of commercial contract to qualify.

Higher non-commodity charges still expected

Non-commodity costs are the parts of your bill that are not the actual electricity or gas. They include levies, policy charges and grid infrastructure fees. These can add hundreds or even thousands to a yearly bill.

Despite some support measures, analysts expect these charges to keep rising over the next 12 months. This means even if your unit rate looks good, the overall cost could still go up.

Understanding the breakdown of your tariff has never been more important.

Relief for retail, hospitality and leisure

Pubs, restaurants, shops and cafes get a short-term boost with business rates relief extended. This will help protect margins at a time when energy is already eating into profits.

If this is your sector, it is a chance to stabilise outgoings and put a long-term energy plan in place while support is active.

What businesses should do now

You do not have to wait for renewal day to take action.

A strong business energy strategy will:

• Review how these Budget changes affect your current costs

• Look at whether your contract still supports future pricing

• Explore ways to fix or reduce exposure to non-commodity increases

• Protect your margins before the next spike hits

The earlier your renewal is reviewed, the more options you will have. Many of our customers secure better rates up to 12 months in advance.

PPS is already helping businesses plan ahead

PPS For Business works with SMEs, manufacturers, gyms, farms, pubs and multi-site groups across the UK. We break down your bill, source better contracts, and take the negotiation off your hands.

Real savings. No jargon. No hidden costs.

If you want clarity on how the Autumn Budget could change your bills, our team is ready to help.

Speak to our energy experts today

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