Germany Electricity decreased 29.73 EUR/MWh or 25.69% 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.

Italy Electricity decreased 15.25 EUR/MWh or 11.07% 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 listing the average electricity rates (kWh) of all 50 U.S. states as of March 2025.

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.

France Electricity decreased 4.49 EUR/MWh or 6.43% 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 France Electricity Price.

The average retail electricity prices in Africa vary widely across the continent from 490 U.S. dollars per megawatt hour in Liberia to 24.4 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.

Germany - Electricity prices: Medium size households was EUR0.40 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Germany - Electricity prices: Medium size households - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Germany - Electricity prices: Medium size households reached a record high of EUR0.41 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2023 and a record low of EUR0.24 Kilowatt-hour in December of 2010.

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.

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.

Electricity Price: Commercial: 0-100 kWh data was reported at 45.000 0.01 EGP/kWh in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 35.000 0.01 EGP/kWh for 2016. Electricity Price: Commercial: 0-100 kWh data is updated yearly, averaging 24.000 0.01 EGP/kWh from Jun 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 9 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.000 0.01 EGP/kWh in 2017 and a record low of 24.000 0.01 EGP/kWh in 2012. Electricity Price: Commercial: 0-100 kWh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Electricity and Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.P009: Electricity Price.

Indonesia Electricity: Average Price: Industrial data was reported at 1,085.300 IDR/kWh in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,088.800 IDR/kWh for 2017. Indonesia Electricity: Average Price: Industrial data is updated yearly, averaging 621.320 IDR/kWh from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2018, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,142.720 IDR/kWh in 2015 and a record low of 137.750 IDR/kWh in 1994. Indonesia Electricity: Average Price: Industrial data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by State Electricity Company. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.RBH001: Average Price: Electricity.

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.

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.

New England Electricity Prices: 6 years of historical data from 2018 to 2024.

Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI (CBSA) (APUS23A72610) from Nov 1978 to Dec 2024 about Chicago, electricity, energy, IL, IN, WI, urban, retail, price, and USA.

Chicago Electricity Prices: 46 years of historical data from 1978 to 2024.

This dataset, compiled by NREL using data from ABB, the Velocity Suite (http://energymarketintel.com/) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration dataset 861 (http://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/), provides average residential, commercial and industrial electricity rates with likely zip codes for both investor owned utilities (IOU) and non-investor owned utilities. Note: the files include average rates for each utility (not average rates per zip code), but not the detailed rate structure data found in the OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database (https://openei.org/apps/USURDB/).

Electric power selling price index (EPSPI). Monthly data are available from January 1981. The table presents data for the most recent reference period and the last four periods. The base period for the index is (2014=100).

United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average was 280.04000 Index 1982-84=100 in July of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 280.04000 in July of 2024 and a record low of 101.90000 in January of 1984. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.