Quick answer: hob running costs
- The government's Home Energy Model uses 0.72 kWh for one use of a hob: 19p at 26.32p per kWh.13
- That figure is for hobs in general, not induction or ceramic. We found no official source giving a like-for-like comparison, so we do not state one.
- Bosch: “Energy consumption can vary from model to model.”2
- Last checked: 28 October 2026.
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Each ring has a power rating in watts in the manual. Cost = kilowatts x hours x your unit rate, so a ring rated at 1.5 kW for 20 minutes costs 13.2p at full power. On a lower setting it uses less.
Who these figures cover
Costs use the Ofgem price cap average for England, Scotland and Wales, 26.32p per kWh by Direct Debit, 1 October to 31 December 2026. Your region and tariff change it.3
HMRC: “The temporary zero rate applies from 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2027.” The Budget on 28 October 2026 extended it from 31 March (announced; the legislation is due in early 2027). Gas stays at 5% VAT.4 In Northern Ireland, use the unit rate on your bill.