The table below shows average business electricity and gas prices in Reading based on energy consumption.
In Q3 2022, the average price for business electricity across the UK was 22.25 p/kWh (incl CCL). The average price for business gas was 6.74 p/kWh (incl CCL). The data comes from Gov.uk.
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Reading Business Electricity Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Electricity Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 20,000 kWh | 25.27 p/kWh |
| Small | 20,000 – 499,000 kWh | 25.00 p/kWh |
| Small / Medium | 500,000 – 1,999,000 kWh | 25.13 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,000,000 – 19,999,000 kWh | 20.94 p/kWh |
| Large | 20,000,000 – 69,999,000 kWh | 19.92 p/kWh |
| Very Large | 70,000,000 – 150,000,000 kWh | 21.19 p/kWh |
| Extra Large | Over 150,000,000 kWh | 20.99 p/kWh |
Reading Business Gas Rates
| Business Size | Annual Consumption | Average Gas Unit Cost (incl CCL) |
| Very Small | Under 278,000 kWh | 10.59 p/kWh |
| Small | 278,000 – 2,777,000 kWh | 5.68 p/kWh |
| Medium | 2,778,000 – 27,777,000 kWh | 5.70 p/kWh |
| Large | 27,778,000 – 277,777,000 kWh | 6.26 p/kWh |
| Very Large | Over 277,778,000 kWh | 6.39 p/kWh |
Reading Business Stats
The business statistics for Reading come from the ONS.
Number of Businesses By Revenue in Reading
| Annual Turnover (£000’s) | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-49 | 965 | 14.03% |
| 50-99 | 1620 | 23.55% |
| 100-249 | 2325 | 33.79% |
| 250-499 | 820 | 11.92% |
| 500-999 | 410 | 5.96% |
| 1000-1999 | 275 | 4.0% |
| 2000-4999 | 225 | 3.27% |
| 5000-9999 | 100 | 1.45% |
| 10000-49999 | 95 | 1.38% |
| 50000+ | 45 | 0.65% |
Number of Businesses by Number of Employees in Reading
| Number of Employees | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 5450 | 79.22% |
| 5-9 | 640 | 9.3% |
| 10-19 | 370 | 5.38% |
| 20-49 | 225 | 3.27% |
| 50-99 | 90 | 1.31% |
| 100-249 | 55 | 0.8% |
| 250+ | 50 | 0.73% |
Number of Businesses By Industry in Reading
| Industry | Number of Businesses | Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 10 | 0.15% |
| Production | 240 | 3.49% |
| Construction | 665 | 9.67% |
| Motor trades | 180 | 2.62% |
| Wholesale | 210 | 3.05% |
| Retail | 455 | 6.61% |
| Transport & Storage (inc postal) | 395 | 5.74% |
| Accommodation & food services | 325 | 4.72% |
| Information & communication | 1395 | 20.28% |
| Finance & insurance | 145 | 2.11% |
| Property | 200 | 2.91% |
| Professional, scientific & technical | 1210 | 17.59% |
| Business administration & support services | 650 | 9.45% |
| Public administration & defence | 0 | 0.0% |
| Education | 120 | 1.74% |
| Health | 285 | 4.14% |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation & other services | 395 | 5.74% |
Please note the stats above only include VAT and/or PAYE based enterprises.