UK Non-Commodity Charge · Distribution (Gas)
LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas)
Current rates, who sets them, and where they are forecast to go.
What LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas)is, who sets the rate, what the revenue funds, and where it's heading. Sourced daily from the Purely Energy non-commodity cost data hub.
LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas): what it is, who charges it, and what it pays for
What it is
The LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas) charge in plain English
The largest gas distribution charge. Volumetric rate for gas flowing through your Local Distribution Zone. Varies significantly by LDZ region, e.g. Scotland is typically cheaper than London. Set by your regional GDN under Ofgem RIIO-GD2.
Introduced 1996 (gas market liberalisation).
Who charges it
The body that sets the rate
Your regional GDN (Cadent, NGN, SGN, or WWU) under Ofgem RIIO-GD2
Unit
p/kWh
Applies to
UK business gas
What it pays for
Where the revenue ends up
Local gas distribution pipes from the NTS to your meter (low/medium pressure)
LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas) FAQs
What is the LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas) charge?
The largest gas distribution charge. Volumetric rate for gas flowing through your Local Distribution Zone. Varies significantly by LDZ region, e.g. Scotland is typically cheaper than London. Set by your regional GDN under Ofgem RIIO-GD2.
Who sets the LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas) rate?
The LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas) rate is set by Your regional GDN (Cadent, NGN, SGN, or WWU) under Ofgem RIIO-GD2.
What does LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas) pay for?
LDZ Commodity Charge (Gas) revenue supports Local gas distribution pipes from the NTS to your meter (low/medium pressure).
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Rate data sourced from the Purely Energy non-commodity cost data hub (dh.purelyenergy.co.uk). Published rates come from statutory publications by the body listed above. Forecasts are AI-generated from published guidance and market trends; treat P50 as a central estimate and reference P10/P90 for sensitivity.