Running Costs of Agas
A Guide to Your Aga’s Energy Usage
With ever changing energy prices, it can be hard to keep track of exactly how much your Aga will cost you across the different fuels. With the strain on all of our finances at present, transparency and detailed data is becoming more important than ever, so that our customers can make informed decisions when selecting or converting a model.
At Rural Ranges (Dorset based, covering England, Wales and internationally), we understand that these running costs are becoming one of the most vital key factors to consider when choosing a model. Here, we have therefore provided estimates for the weekly cost based on extensive factory and ‘real life’ testing, using up to date energy prices. These figures will of course vary depending on your usage.
Traditional Models
Here’s how much it costs per week to run a traditional Aga based on July 2026 prices:
| Fuel / Model | 2 Oven | 3 Oven | 4 Oven | Unit Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas | £31.15 (425 kWh) | £21.15 (425 kWh) | £38.63 (527 kWh) | 7.33p/kWh | |
| Oil | £32.80 (40 Litres) | n/a | £41.82 (51 litres) | 82p/litre | |
| 30Amp / Economy 7 | £31.49 (224 kWh) | n/a | £38.52 (274 kWh) | 14.06p/kWh | |
| 13Amp | £57.44 (220 kWh) | £62.66 (240 kWh) | £70.50 (270 kWh) | 26.11p/kWh |
As the above table shows, the 13Amp models have by far the most expensive running costs, so we would recommend this type only in select circumstances.
Gas remains the lowest cost fuel option for traditional Agas, although are of course subject to fluctuating gas prices. For more information on gas, oil, 30Amp and 13Amp agas, visit our information pages on the ‘Our Agas’ tab.
Controllable Models
For those wanting to make extra savings and a greater flexibility of cooker, controllable models offer an outstanding alternative. In fact, we are finding more and more of our customers are choosing to convert their traditional Aga to Electrickit Classic and Elecrickit Advanced.
| £26.73 (425 kWh) | £26.73 (425 kWh) | £33.15 (527 kWh) | 6.29p/kWh | ||
| Oil | £28.80 (40 Litres) | n/a | £36.72 (51 litres) | 72p/litre | |
| 30Amp / Economy 7 | £31.49 (224 kWh) | n/a | £38.52 (274 kWh) | 14.06p/kWh | |
| 13Amp | £57.97 (220 kWh) | £63.24 (240 kWh) | £71.15 (270 kWh) | 26.35p/kWh |
Below is a guide to the likely running costs of your controllable Aga when in eco or slumber mode:
| Fuel / Model | 3 Oven | 5 oven (hotcupboard on) | Unit Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Control (R7) | £27.42 (105 kWh) | £41.45 (158.76 kWh) | 26.11p /kWh | ||
| Total Control (Er7) | £14.10 (54 kWh) | £28.14 (107.76 kWh) | 26.11p /kwh |
Below is a guide to the likely running costs when in full setting:
| Fuel / Model | 3 Oven | 5 oven (hotcupboard on) | Unit Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Control (R7) | £37.34 (143 kWh) | £51.37 (196.76 kWh) | 26.11p /kwh | ||
| Total Control (Er7) | £14.10 (54 kWh) | £28.14 (107.76 kWh) | 26.11p /kwh |
The costings shown above exclude hob use. The running costs per hour for when the hob is at full is as follows:
| Fuel / Model | Simmering plate | Boiling plate | Both plates | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Control (R7) | £0.06 (0.24 kWh) | £0.14 (0.54 kWh) | £0.21 (0.78 kWh) | £51.85 (196.76 kWh) | 26.35p /kwh |
| Total Control (Er7) | £0.06 (0.24 kWh) | £0.14 (0.54 kWh) | £0.20 (0.78 kWh) | £28.39 (107.76 kWh) | 26.11p /kwh |
ElectricKit Agas
Continual Use
| Type | Minimum kWh | Min Cost per Week | Maximum kWh | Max Cost per Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Oven Only | 75.6 | £19.74 | 94.08 | £24.56 | |
| Top and Bottom Ovens Engaged | 84 | £21.93 | 109.2 | £28.51 |
ElectricKit Agas
Flexible Use: Once per day warm-up + 2 hours cooking
| Type | Minimum kWh | Min Cost per Week | Maximum kWh | Max Cost per Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Oven Only | 21.7 | £5.67 | 25.34 | £6.62 | |
| Top and Bottom Ovens Engaged | 24.85 | £6.49 | 29.05 | £7.58 |
Flexible Use: Twice per day warm-up + 4 hours total cooking
| Type | Minimum kWh | Min Cost per Week | Maximum kWh | Max Cost per Week | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Oven Only | 43.4 | £11.33 | 50.58 | £13.21 | |
| Top and Bottom Ovens Engaged | 49.7 | £12.98 | 58.1 | £15.17 |
Hobs Warm-Up
| Hob Type | kWh | Cost per Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4kW Hobs | 0.58 | £0.15 | |||
| 2.2kW Hobs | 0.6 | £0.16 |
Hobs in continual use at half heat with lids down
| Hob Type | kWh | Cost per Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4kW Hobs | 0.15 | £0.04 | |||
| 2.2kW Hobs | 0.17 | £0.04 |
Running costs are based on July 2026 prices of 26.11p/kWh and official testing data from Electrickit. Please note that running costs will vary depending on usage. We recommend using the Electrickit flexibly, turning on and off only when needed, to reduce energy consumption. Energy consumption also varies depending on optional hob types and whether an independent warming plate is installed.
Using flexibility of temperatures will reduce your energy consumption. For more information on how to keep energy costs as low as possible for controllable models, visit our controllable aga energy usage page, Getting the Best from your Electrickit and How to Save Money on your Controllable Aga pages. To find out more about how converting your Aga to Electrickit could save you money, visit our Crunching the Numbers page.
