A comprehensive dataset of average residential, commercial, and combined electricity rates in cents per kWh for all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C.

The average wholesale electricity price in September 2025 in the United Kingdom is forecast to amount to*******British pounds per megawatt-hour, a decrease from the previous month. A record high was reached in August 2022 when day-ahead baseload contracts averaged ***** British pounds per megawatt-hour. Electricity price stabilization in Europe Electricity prices increased in 2024 compared to the previous year, when prices stabilized after the energy supply shortage. Price spikes were driven by the growing wholesale prices of natural gas and coal worldwide, which are among the main sources of power in the region.

… and in the United Kingdom? The United Kingdom was one of the countries with the highest electricity prices worldwide during the energy crisis. Since then, prices have been stabilizing, almost to pre-energy crisis levels. The use of nuclear, wind, and bioenergy for electricity generation has been increasing recently. The fuel types are an alternative to fossil fuels and are part of the country's power generation plans going into the future.

In 2023, Hawaiian residents paid around 113.17 U.S. dollars per million British thermal unit for electricity, by far the highest price in the country. This was significantly more than electricity prices in California that year, which was the second most expensive U.S. state for electricity purchases. Electricity prices across economic sectors in the U.S. Residential customers in the U.S. paid the highest electricity prices compared to the other economic sectors. This commodity price in the state of Hawaii was over 25 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour above the national average of 17 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour. By comparison, the price of electricity for the industrial and the commercial sectors was considerably lower. Electricity sources in the U.S. In 2023, most of the electricity generated in the U.S. came from natural gas, with the country being a leading global producer. Due to its autonomous power sector, the U.S. experienced a relatively smaller impact on electricity prices from the 2022 energy crisis compared to other nations, particularly those in Europe. By comparison, Hawaii’s high electricity prices are a consequence of the island state’s reliance on imported oil for its power generation.

Germany Electricity decreased 29.52 EUR/MWh or 25.51% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Electricity Price.

Brazil Energy: Average Current Prices: Source: Electricity: Industry data was reported at 268.117 USD/BOE in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 261.376 USD/BOE for 2022. Brazil Energy: Average Current Prices: Source: Electricity: Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 93.215 USD/BOE from Dec 1973 (Median) to 2023, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 300.176 USD/BOE in 2015 and a record low of 36.812 USD/BOE in 1973. Brazil Energy: Average Current Prices: Source: Electricity: Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Mining and Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PE001: Average Current and Constant Price. In order to keep the series, is adopted boe based on higher heating value of the source.

This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRICE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In September 2024, industrial electricity prices in the European countries of Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom were among the highest in the world, at around **** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. Singapore was the Asian country with the highest electricity bill worldwide at that time. Lowest electricity prices in the world The average retail electricity price in the United States was considerably lower than in most of Europe. Iceland was the European country with one of the lowest electricity bills for enterprises that month. At the bottom of the ranking were also Russia, Iraq, Qatar, Argentina, and Libya. In these countries, commercial electricity prices amounted to less than *** U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. Household electricity prices In addition, European countries had the highest household electricity prices worldwide that month, with Italy at the top of the ranking. By comparison, Iran and Ethiopia had the lowest residential electricity prices in the world.

This statistic gives outlook figures on the U.S. energy prices from 2009 to 2035. In 2015, the average electricity price is estimated at 26.04 U.S. dollars per million British thermal units.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: CF: City of Moscow data was reported at 669.780 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 669.780 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: CF: City of Moscow data is updated monthly, averaging 471.580 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 669.780 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025 and a record low of 248.800 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: CF: City of Moscow data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table RU.RBL007: Average Consumer Price: by Region: Electricity Supply.

The average retail electricity prices in Africa vary widely across the continent from *** U.S. dollars per megawatt hour in Liberia to **** U.S. dollars per megawatt hour in Ethiopia.

Electricity reliability

Many African countries are trying to expand electricity output, however, those with access to the electricity grid are experiencing more blackouts and brownouts due to shortages in capacity as well as failures along the infrastructure systems. In turn, more consumers and businesses are turning to back-up generators as reliability remains uncertain. However, the use of these generators in daily life tends to be much more expensive than for those who have a more reliable grid connection.

Energy consumption

Energy consumption in Africa is expected to steadily rise, along with other developing markets. However, a large part of the population including the rural and urban poor populations, has limited or no access to electricity. Africa faces a paradox where raising electricity rates will further segregate those with no access, however, without the influx of funds, the industry is unable to improve the necessary infrastructure which would reduce prices.

Italy Electricity decreased 32.77 EUR/MWh or 23.79% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Italy Electricity Price.

A table comparing average commercial electricity rates for each U.S. state, alongside the current governor, their political party, and the percentage change in rates during their term.

Brazil Energy: Average Current Prices: Source: Electricity: Residence data was reported at 292.638 USD/BOE in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 286.081 USD/BOE for 2022. Brazil Energy: Average Current Prices: Source: Electricity: Residence data is updated yearly, averaging 174.998 USD/BOE from Dec 1973 (Median) to 2023, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 425.677 USD/BOE in 2011 and a record low of 62.328 USD/BOE in 1985. Brazil Energy: Average Current Prices: Source: Electricity: Residence data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Mining and Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PE001: Average Current and Constant Price. In order to keep the series, is adopted boe based on higher heating value of the source.

Industrial consumers of electricity in the United States paid an average of 8.15 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour in 2024. This was an increase compared to the previous year, when prices peaked at 8.3 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour. Prices are forecast to increase further to 8.32 U.S. dollar cents per kilowatt-hour by the end of 2025.

A table comparing average residential electricity rates for each U.S. state, alongside the current governor, their political party, and the percentage change in rates during their term.

UK Electricity decreased 23.22 GBP/MWh or 22.66% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Electricity Price.

Pakistan PK: Residential Electricity Price: USD per kWh data was reported at 0.300 USD/kWh in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.280 USD/kWh for 2019. Pakistan PK: Residential Electricity Price: USD per kWh data is updated yearly, averaging 0.290 USD/kWh from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2020, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.330 USD/kWh in 2015 and a record low of 0.270 USD/kWh in 2018. Pakistan PK: Residential Electricity Price: USD per kWh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.OECD.GGI: Environmental: Environmental Policy, Taxes and Transfers: Non OECD Member: Annual.