This table shows the average prices paid for natural gas and electricity. The total prices represent the sum of energy supply prices and network prices.

The total price is the price paid by an end-user, for instance a household or an industrial company consuming energy in their production process. Natural gas used for non-energy purposes or for electricity generation is excluded from the data.

The price cap set by the Dutch government for 2023 has now been incorporated into the prices.

Data available from: 1st semester of 2009

Status of the figures: The figures in this table are provisional for the two most recent semesters, and the annual figures follow the status of the second semester of the relevant reporting year. The remaining figures are final.

Changes as of March 28: Figures for the second half of 2024 have been added.

When will new figures be published? New provisional figures will be published three months after the semesters end, at the end of September and at the end of March.

Ireland, Italy, and Germany had some of the highest household electricity prices worldwide, as of March 2025. At the time, Irish households were charged around 0.45 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour, while in Italy, the price stood at 0.43 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. By comparison, in Russia, residents paid almost 10 times less. What is behind electricity prices? Electricity prices vary widely across the world and sometimes even within a country itself, depending on factors like infrastructure, geography, and politically determined taxes and levies. For example, in Denmark, Belgium, and Sweden, taxes constitute a significant portion of residential end-user electricity prices. Reliance on fossil fuel imports Meanwhile, thanks to their great crude oil and natural gas production output, countries like Iran, Qatar, and Russia enjoy some of the cheapest electricity prices in the world. Here, the average household pays less than 0.1 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour. In contrast, countries heavily reliant on fossil fuel imports for electricity generation are more vulnerable to market price fluctuations.

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Electricity prices in Europe are expected to remain volatile through 2025, with Italy projected to have some of the highest rates among major European economies. This trend reflects the ongoing challenges in the energy sector, including the transition to renewable sources and the impact of geopolitical events on supply chains. Despite efforts to stabilize the market, prices still have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, such as in countries like Italy, where prices are forecast to reach ****** euros per megawatt hour in August 2025. Natural gas futures shaping electricity costs The electricity market's future trajectory is closely tied to natural gas prices, a key component in power generation. Dutch TTF gas futures, a benchmark for European natural gas prices, are projected to be ***** euros per megawatt hour in July 2025. The reduced output from the Groningen gas field and increased reliance on imports further complicate the pricing landscape, potentially contributing to higher electricity costs in countries like Italy. Regional disparities and global market influences While European electricity prices remain high, significant regional differences persist. For instance, natural gas prices in the United States are expected to be roughly one-third of those in Europe by March 2025, at **** U.S. dollars per million British thermal units. This stark contrast highlights the impact of domestic production capabilities on global natural gas prices. Europe's greater reliance on imports, particularly in the aftermath of geopolitical tensions and the shift away from Russian gas, continues to keep prices elevated compared to more self-sufficient markets. As a result, countries like Italy may face sustained pressure on electricity prices due to their position within the broader European energy market. As of August 2025, electricity prices in Italy have decreased to ****** euros per megawatt hour, reflecting ongoing volatility in the market.

Germany Electricity decreased 33.73 EUR/MWh or 29.15% 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.

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Czech Republic Natural Gas Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 279 to 2778 MWh data was reported at 1,980.840 CZK/MWh in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,888.250 CZK/MWh for Jun 2024. Czech Republic Natural Gas Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 279 to 2778 MWh data is updated quarterly, averaging 871.460 CZK/MWh from Sep 2007 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 69 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,096.030 CZK/MWh in Sep 2022 and a record low of 641.160 CZK/MWh in Jun 2021. Czech Republic Natural Gas Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 279 to 2778 MWh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.P005: Natural Gas and Electricity Average Price.

Daily data showing the System Price of electricity, and rolling seven-day average, in Great Britain. These are official statistics in development. Source: Elexon.

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.

Czech Republic Natural Gas Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 277832 to 1111323 MWh data was reported at 1,125.630 CZK/MWh in Sep 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,068.760 CZK/MWh for Jun 2024. Czech Republic Natural Gas Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 277832 to 1111323 MWh data is updated quarterly, averaging 680.750 CZK/MWh from Sep 2007 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 69 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,418.450 CZK/MWh in Sep 2022 and a record low of 432.570 CZK/MWh in Sep 2020. Czech Republic Natural Gas Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 277832 to 1111323 MWh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.P005: Natural Gas and Electricity Average Price.

Energy prices on the markets are an important indicator of the current market and supply situation in Europe and Switzerland. Supply (production) is combined here with demand (consumption) and ultimately results in a price for a specific energy product. There are markets for different products. The spot markets give short-term signals from the market: the "Day Ahead" market indicates the wholesale price for the following day. The "Base" product prices indicate the arithmetic mean of the prices for a delivery in the following 24 hours. In intraday trading, energy is bought and sold for delivery on the same day. This data collection provides information on various energy sources. These include electricity (power), gas, heating oil, diesel and petrol. Different data are used for this purpose. For electricity and gas, data from the stock exchanges are used. In contrast to electricity prices, the data on gas prices are referenced to a base year, as licensing issues still need to be clarified. Other price data is obtained from the Federal Statistical Office. However, the prices for electricity and gas do not directly result in the end consumer price that private and commercial customers pay to their local energy supply company. These end-customer prices depend, among other things, on the procurement strategy (long-term purchases or short-term purchases on the market) of the local energy supply company. In the case of electricity, the end-user price also depends on the share of electricity produced in the utility's own power plants, the quality of the electricity (renewable or not), the grid costs and levies. The national consumer price index (CPI) is decisive for end customer prices. It measures the price development (inflation) of goods and services that are important for private households (basket of goods). It shows by how much consumer goods have become more expensive compared to the previous month, the previous year or any other earlier point in time. The index is based on December 2020. The price development is measured on the basis of the basket of goods, which also includes the most important energy sources - i.e. also electricity. The calculation methodology is managed by the Federal Statistical Office.

UK Electricity decreased 26.90 GBP/MWh or 26.26% 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.

UK Gas fell to 81.05 GBp/thm on September 26, 2025, down 0.01% from the previous day. Over the past month, UK Gas's price has risen 0.82%, but it is still 15.61% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. UK Natural Gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.

Italy Electricity decreased 28.35 EUR/MWh or 20.58% 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.

Czech Republic Electricity Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 21 to 500 MWh data was reported at 5,638.503 CZK/MWh in Sep 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,697.516 CZK/MWh for Jun 2024. Czech Republic Electricity Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 21 to 500 MWh data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,519.670 CZK/MWh from Sep 2007 (Median) to Sep 2024, with 69 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,936.950 CZK/MWh in Sep 2022 and a record low of 2,959.950 CZK/MWh in Mar 2017. Czech Republic Electricity Price: Avg: excl VAT: AC: 21 to 500 MWh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Czech Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Czech Republic – Table CZ.P005: Natural Gas and Electricity Average Price.

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