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.

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.

By 2030, the average price of electricity generated on solar plants in Russia was expected to decrease to 7.5 Russian rubles per kilowatt-hour, which was two Russian rubles per kilowatt-hour lower than the cost recorded in 2020. Electricity generated on steam and nuclear plants was forecast to a price increase over the next decade.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Irkutsk Region data was reported at 158.000 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 158.000 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Irkutsk Region data is updated monthly, averaging 97.000 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158.000 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025 and a record low of 56.000 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Irkutsk Region 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.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Novosibirsk Region data was reported at 366.000 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 366.000 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Novosibirsk Region data is updated monthly, averaging 242.000 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 366.000 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025 and a record low of 146.000 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Novosibirsk Region 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.

In March 2024, industrial electricity prices in the European countries of Poland, Italy, and the United Kingdom were among the highest in the world, at over 0.40 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 0.1 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.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Krasnoyarsk Territory data was reported at 353.350 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 353.350 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Krasnoyarsk Territory data is updated monthly, averaging 219.430 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 353.350 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025 and a record low of 106.780 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SB: Krasnoyarsk Territory 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 share of electricity generation from nuclear power in Russia reached over 18 percent in 2023, which was lower than in the previous four years. Over the period under consideration, the nuclear share peaked at 20.6 percent. Russia was the fourth-largest consumer of nuclear energy in the world in 2023.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: VR: Samara Region data was reported at 492.110 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 492.110 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: VR: Samara Region data is updated monthly, averaging 327.870 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 492.110 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025 and a record low of 198.840 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: VR: Samara Region 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.

Russia generated over 217 terawatt-hours of electricity from nuclear power in 2023, down from approximately 224 terawatt-hours in the previous year. The 2022 generation was the highest over the observed period.

Consumption of primary energy in Russia amounted to 31.3 exajoules in 2023, marking an increase compared to the previous year, when it was measured at nearly 31.1 exajoules. Russia had the fourth-highest primary energy consumption worldwide after China, the United States, and India. Primary energy sources in Russia In Russia, natural gas occupies the largest portion of consumed primary energy, which is defined as the energy obtained from resources in their raw form prior to any transformations by humans. Furthermore, the country actively uses crude oil and coal, while the consumption of hydropower and renewables combined reached slightly over two exajoules. Primary energy consumption forecast for Russia In 2050, primary energy consumption in Russia was forecast at 32 exajoules under the business-as-usual scenario, also known as the 2050 New Momentum scenario. Gas would remain the country’s major primary energy source, and its consumption would increase gradually. The use of primary energy by the industrial, transport, and buildings sector was expected to decrease slowly in contrast to feedstocks.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: FE: Sakhalin Region data was reported at 542.000 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 542.000 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: FE: Sakhalin Region data is updated monthly, averaging 383.000 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 542.000 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025 and a record low of 225.000 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: FE: Sakhalin Region 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.

In 2023, natural gas occupied over one half of Russia's energy consumption. The second-largest share in the country's primary energy consumption in that year was occupied by oil, at over 23 percent. It was followed by coal.

Russia's coal consumption stood at approximately 3.8 exajoules in 2023, having decreased slightly from the previous year. Over the observed period, the country's consumption of coal was the highest at 4.12 exajoules in 2012.

Russia Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply data was reported at 357.920 RUB/100 kWh in 18 Feb 2019. This stayed constant from the previous number of 357.920 RUB/100 kWh for 11 Feb 2019. Russia Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply data is updated weekly, averaging 270.240 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2008 (Median) to 18 Feb 2019, with 569 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 357.960 RUB/100 kWh in 28 Jan 2019 and a record low of 150.710 RUB/100 kWh in 07 Jan 2008. Russia Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Prices – Table RU.PA001: Average Consumer Price: Weekly.

In 2023, consumption of nuclear energy in Russia was measured at less than two exajoules, having decreased from the previous year. The highest values over the observed period were recorded in 2021 and 2022.

Russia produced over 586 billion cubic meters of natural gas in 2023, having decreased the volume by approximately five percent compared to the previous year. It ranked as the second-largest producer of this fossil fuel worldwide. How has COVID-19 affected the Russian natural gas production? The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to a decline in the U.S. natural gas prices and a higher demand for liquified natural gas (LNG), which meant increased competition for Russian energy producers. Furthermore, European countries were forecast to see a decrease in natural gas demand due to the lockdown. Russia's major company in the industry, Gazprom decreased its export volume to non-CIS countries in Europe to 175 billion cubic meters in 2020. How much natural gas does Russia export? Russia exported around 125 billion cubic meters of natural gas via pipelines in 2022. The export volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the country reached 40 billion cubic meters in the same year. The major export destination of the Russian natural gas was China, which was followed by Turkey and Germany.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: VR: Ulyanovsk Region data was reported at 441.400 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 441.400 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: VR: Ulyanovsk Region data is updated monthly, averaging 295.240 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 444.180 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2024 and a record low of 177.020 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: VR: Ulyanovsk Region 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.

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 in countries like Italy are forecasted to reach ****** euros per megawatt hour by February 2025, indicating persistent pressure on consumers and businesses alike. 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 April 2025. This represents an increase of about ** euros compared to the previous year, suggesting that gas prices will continue to influence electricity rates across Europe. 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.

Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SF: Krasnodar Territory data was reported at 600.820 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 600.820 RUB/100 kWh for Jan 2025. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SF: Krasnodar Territory data is updated monthly, averaging 376.500 RUB/100 kWh from Jan 2009 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 194 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 600.820 RUB/100 kWh in Feb 2025 and a record low of 233.140 RUB/100 kWh in Dec 2009. Avg Consumer Price: Electricity Supply: SF: Krasnodar Territory 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.