The average wholesale electricity price in August 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.
Retail residential electricity prices in the United States have mostly risen over the last decades. In 2023, prices registered a year-over-year growth of 6.3 percent, the highest growth registered since the beginning of the century. Residential prices are projected to continue to grow by two percent in 2024. Drivers of electricity price growth The price of electricity is partially dependent on the various energy sources used for generation, such as coal, gas, oil, renewable energy, or nuclear. In the U.S., electricity prices are highly connected to natural gas prices. As the commodity is exposed to international markets that pay a higher rate, U.S. prices are also expected to rise, as it has been witnessed during the energy crisis in 2022. Electricity demand is also expected to increase, especially in regions that will likely require more heating or cooling as climate change impacts progress, driving up electricity prices. Which states pay the most for electricity? Electricity prices can vary greatly depending on both state and region. Hawaii has the highest electricity prices in the U.S., at roughly 43 U.S. cents per kilowatt-hour as of May 2023, due to the high costs of crude oil used to fuel the state’s electricity. In comparison, Idaho has one of the lowest retail rates. Much of the state’s energy is generated from hydroelectricity, which requires virtually no fuel. In addition, construction costs can be spread out over decades.
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Natural gas fell to 2.97 USD/MMBtu on September 1, 2025, down 0.76% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 1.44%, and is up 36.86% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.
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A comprehensive dataset of average residential, commercial, and combined electricity rates in cents per kWh for all 50 U.S. states.
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Germany Electricity decreased 27.86 EUR/MWh or 24.07% 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 Germany Electricity Price.
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Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Electricity in U.S. City Average (CUSR0000SEHF01) from Jan 1952 to Jul 2025 about electricity, urban, consumer, CPI, price index, indexes, price, and USA.
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UK Gas rose to 78.56 GBp/thm on September 1, 2025, up 0.94% from the previous day. Over the past month, UK Gas's price has fallen 7.13%, and is down 15.30% compared to the same time last year, 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.
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Gasoline rose to 2 USD/Gal on September 2, 2025, up 0.50% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has fallen 4.59%, but it is still 1.21% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Gasoline - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on September of 2025.
In most European cities, energy prices constituted the main share of the residential end-user electricity price in July 2025. Energy price shares are among the highest in the capital cities of Cyprus, Malta, and Greece, which are largely reliant on energy imports. Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Brussels account for the largest energy taxes in the region. In the Danish capital, for instance, energy taxes -including VAT- represented 58 percent of the residential electricity price. Household electricity prices around the world Italy and Germany have some of the highest electricity prices in the world. Heavily reliant on natural gas imports, these two countries were profoundly stricken by the 2022 energy crisis. Overall, Western Europe is the most expensive region for household power purchases, while many large energy-producing countries such as Russia and Saudi Arabia offer their residents the cheapest average rates. Heating gas prices in European cities In terms of residential use gas prices in Europe, Stockholm was the most expensive city in January 2025. Inhabitants of Sweden's capital paid for gas over 80 percent more than consumers in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, which ranked second. Imports dominate Sweden's gas supply.
On July 4, 2025, the Henry Hub natural gas spot price amounted to 3.19 U.S. dollars per million British thermal units. In January 2025, a cold front was feared to impact refiners, leading to a spike in prices. The European gas benchmark Dutch TTF also rose amid colder weather. What is Henry Hub? The Henry Hub price is seen as the most important benchmark for the U.S. natural gas market. As of 1990, it has been used for pricing of natural gas traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange and later the Intercontinental Exchange. The hub in question is a distribution pipeline system in Louisiana and began operating in the 1950s. The highest Henry Hub annual average prices were recorded in 2005 and 2008, when they climbed to over eight U.S. dollars per million British thermal units. Weekly average prices also reached nearly 10 U.S. dollars in 2022 as a result of global supply constraints. Natural gas export prices In recent years, the U.S. has been incentivized to build up its liquefaction and LNG export capacities as it widens the potential customer pool. With sanctions on Russian energy imports, many European countries looked to the U.S. for procuring natural gas from 2022 onward. In line with Henry Hub pricing development, the monthly LNG export price also showed volatility depending on market and geopolitical events.
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Monthly average retail electricity prices by state from EIA (Residential, Commercial, All Sectors).
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Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: United States data was reported at 12.940 USD/1000 Cub ft in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 12.340 USD/1000 Cub ft for Jan 2025. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: United States data is updated monthly, averaging 9.325 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1981 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 530 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 25.390 USD/1000 Cub ft in Aug 2022 and a record low of 3.940 USD/1000 Cub ft in Jan 1981. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: United States data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.
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Graph and download economic data for Global price of Energy index (PNRGINDEXM) from Jan 1992 to Jun 2025 about energy, World, indexes, and price.
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Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Florida data was reported at 22.530 USD/1000 Cub ft in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.700 USD/1000 Cub ft for Jan 2025. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Florida data is updated monthly, averaging 18.250 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 434 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.450 USD/1000 Cub ft in Aug 2022 and a record low of 6.870 USD/1000 Cub ft in Jan 1990. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Florida data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.
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United States Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: New York data was reported at 14.540 USD/1000 Cub ft in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 14.480 USD/1000 Cub ft for Jan 2025. United States Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: New York data is updated monthly, averaging 12.590 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 429 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.200 USD/1000 Cub ft in Sep 2022 and a record low of 6.600 USD/1000 Cub ft in Jan 1989. United States Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: New York data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.
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Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Electricity per Kilowatt-Hour in U.S. City Average (APU000072610) from Nov 1978 to Jul 2025 about electricity, energy, retail, price, and USA.
Energy production, trade and consumption statistics are provided in total and by fuel and provide an analysis of the latest 3 months data compared to the same period a year earlier. Energy price statistics cover domestic price indices, prices of road fuels and petroleum products and comparisons of international road fuel prices.
Highlights for the 3 month period August 2024 to October 2024, compared to the same period a year earlier include:
*Major Power Producers (MPPs) data published monthly, all generating companies data published quarterly.
Highlights for December 2024 compared to November 2024:
Petrol up 1.6 pence per litre and diesel up 2.2 pence per litre. (table QEP 4.1.1)
Lead statistician Warren Evans
Statistics on monthly production, trade and consumption of coal, electricity, gas, oil and total energy include data for the UK for the period up to the end of October 2024.
Statistics on average temperatures, heating degree days, wind speeds, sun hours and rainfall include data for the UK for the period up to the end of November 2024.
Statistics on energy prices include retail price data for the UK for November 2024, and petrol & diesel data for December 2024, with EU comparative data for November 2024.
The next release of provisional monthly energy statistics will take place on Thursday 30 January 2025.
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Coal | Contact: Coal statistics |
ET 2.5 | Coal production and foreign trade |
ET 2.6 | Coal consumption and coal stocks |
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Energy Inflation in the United States decreased to -1.60 percent in July from -0.80 percent in June of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Energy Inflation.
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Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Hawaii data was reported at 47.790 USD/1000 Cub ft in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 46.610 USD/1000 Cub ft for Jan 2025. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Hawaii data is updated monthly, averaging 33.680 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 434 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.600 USD/1000 Cub ft in Jun 2022 and a record low of 14.310 USD/1000 Cub ft in Feb 1989. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Hawaii data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.
The average wholesale electricity price in August 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.