In the third quarter of 2025, Bermuda had the highest household electricity prices worldwide, followed by Ireland, Italy, and Germany. At the time, Irish households were charged around 0.44 U.S. dollars per kilowatt-hour, while in Italy, the price stood at 0.42 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.

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 September 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 17.60 EUR/MWh or 15.21% 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.

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.

France Electricity decreased 21.25 EUR/MWh or 30.42% 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.

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.

Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Electricity: Distributed to Consumers: Population data was reported at 2,673.030 RUB/MWh in Jan 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,678.250 RUB/MWh for Dec 2018. Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Electricity: Distributed to Consumers: Population data is updated monthly, averaging 2,583.360 RUB/MWh from Jan 2017 (Median) to Jan 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,760.980 RUB/MWh in Sep 2018 and a record low of 2,494.880 RUB/MWh in Jan 2017. Avg Producer Price: OKPD2: Electricity: Distributed to Consumers: Population 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.PB024: Average Producer Price: Electricity and Thermal Energy.

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.

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.

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 September 30: Figures for the first half of 2025 have been added.

The network prices for final non-household customers will from now on, and dating back to 2009, be derived from administrative data sources. This now follows the methodology for households. Consumption data can be combined with tariffs that are published on the websites of the network companies, providing the necessary data to compile the prices. The change in methodology is carried out for the full time-series, making sure the network prices are consistent and price changes are not the result of varying measurement approaches.

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.

Serbia RS: Electricity Price: NH: Between 70000 & 149999 MwH: incl All Taxes & Levies data was reported at 0.133 EUR/MWh in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.166 EUR/MWh for Jun 2024. Serbia RS: Electricity Price: NH: Between 70000 & 149999 MwH: incl All Taxes & Levies data is updated semiannually, averaging 0.075 EUR/MWh from Jun 2013 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.169 EUR/MWh in Dec 2023 and a record low of 0.054 EUR/MWh in Dec 2016. Serbia RS: Electricity Price: NH: Between 70000 & 149999 MwH: incl All Taxes & Levies data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Serbia – Table RS.Eurostat: Electricity Price: Non-Household Consumers.

As of 2017, fossil gas was the cheapest source of energy at ** U.S. dollars (USD) per megawatt hour (MWh). This price steadily increased, reaching ** USD/MWh as of 2023, making fossil gas the most expensive option for energy. While solar energy was priced at *** USD/MWh in 2017, the price is forecasted to reach ** USD/MWh in 2025, lowering again to ** USD/MWh by 2028.

All data made available in bulk through the EIA Open Data API, including:

• the Annual Energy Outlook, the International Energy Outlook and the Short Term Energy Outlook;
• aggregate national, state, and mine-level coal production statistics, including imports and exports, reciepts of coal at electric power plants, consumption and quality, market sales, reserves, and productive capacity;
• U.S. electric system operating data;
• aggregate national, state, and plant-level electricity generation statistics, including fuel quality and consumption, for grid-connectedplants with nameplate capacity of 1 megawatt or greater;
• CO2 emissions aggregates, CO2 emissions and carbon coefficients by fuel, state, and sector;
• International Energy System (IES) data containing production, reserves, consumption, capacity, storage, imports, exports, and emissions time series by country for electricity, petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable energy;
• statistics of U.S. natural gas production, imports, exploration, pipelines, exports, prices, consumption, stocks, and reserves;
• statistics of U.S. petroleum and other liquid fuel production, imports, refining, exports, prices, consumption, stocks, and reserves;
• aggregate national, PADD, state, city, port, and refinery petroleum imports data for various grades of crude oil and country of origin;
• state and national energy production and consumption, using survey and estimates to create comprehensive state energy statistics and flows;
• U.S. total energy production, prices, carbon dioxide emissions, and consumption of energy from all sources by sector.

Archived from https://www.eia.gov/opendata/bulkfiles.php. The Annual Energy Outlook data is also archived separately here.

This archive contains raw input data for the Public Utility Data Liberation (PUDL) software developed by Catalyst Cooperative. At present, PUDL integrates only a few specific data series related to fuel receipts and costs figures from the Bulk Electricity API. It is organized into Frictionless Data Packages. For additional information about this data and PUDL, see the following resources:

• The PUDL Repository on GitHub
• PUDL Documentation
• Other Catalyst Cooperative data archives

Italy Electricity decreased 4.07 EUR/MWh or 2.96% 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.

Electricity prices in Germany are forecast to amount to ***** euros per megawatt-hour in November 2025. Electricity prices in the country have not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Electricity price recovery German electricity prices began recovering back to pre-energy crisis levels in 2024, a period driven by a complex interplay of factors, including increased heating demand, reduced wind power generation, and water scarcity affecting hydropower production. Despite Germany's progress in renewable energy sources, with over ** percent of gross electricity generated from renewable sources in 2024, the country still relies heavily on fossil fuels. Coal and natural gas accounted for approximately ** percent of the energy mix, making Germany vulnerable to fluctuations in global fuel prices. Impact on consumers and future outlook The volatility in electricity prices has directly impacted German consumers. As of April 1, 2024, households with basic supplier contracts were paying around ** cents per kilowatt-hour, making it the most expensive option compared to other providers or special contracts. The breakdown of household electricity prices in 2023 showed that supply and margin, along with energy procurement, constituted the largest controllable components, amounting to **** and **** euro cents per kilowatt-hour, respectively. While prices have decreased since the 2022 peak, they remain higher than pre-crisis levels, underscoring the ongoing challenges in Germany's energy sector as it continues its transition towards renewable sources.

Sweden Electricity Price: Avg: Annual Consumption (AC): Industrial Consumers (IC): Energy: Below 20 MWh data was reported at 46.485 Ore/kWh in Dec 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 52.000 Ore/kWh for Jun 2019. Sweden Electricity Price: Avg: Annual Consumption (AC): Industrial Consumers (IC): Energy: Below 20 MWh data is updated semiannually, averaging 45.242 Ore/kWh from Jun 2017 (Median) to Dec 2019, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.000 Ore/kWh in Dec 2018 and a record low of 37.000 Ore/kWh in Jun 2017. Sweden Electricity Price: Avg: Annual Consumption (AC): Industrial Consumers (IC): Energy: Below 20 MWh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Sweden. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sweden – Table SE.P002: Electricity Price.

UK Electricity decreased 23.24 GBP/MWh or 22.68% 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.

The Global Renewable Energy and Indicators Dataset is a comprehensive resource designed for in-depth analysis and research in the field of renewable energy. This dataset includes detailed information on renewable energy production, socio-economic factors, and environmental indicators from around the world. Key features include:

1.Renewable Energy Data: Covers various types of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, detailing their production (in GWh), installed capacity (in MW), and investments (in USD) across different countries and years.

2.Socio-Economic Indicators: Includes data on population, GDP, energy consumption, energy exports and imports, CO2 emissions, renewable energy jobs, government policies, R&D expenditure, and renewable energy targets.

3.Environmental Factors: Provides information on average annual temperature, annual rainfall, solar irradiance, wind speed, hydro potential, geothermal potential, and biomass availability.

4.Additional Features: Contains relevant features such as energy storage capacity, grid integration capability, electricity prices, energy subsidies, international aid for renewables, public awareness scores, energy efficiency programs, urbanization rate, industrialization rate, energy market liberalization, renewable energy patents, educational level, technology transfer agreements, renewable energy education programs, local manufacturing capacity, import tariffs, export incentives, natural disasters, political stability, corruption perception index, regulatory quality, rule of law, control of corruption, economic freedom index, ease of doing business, innovation index, number of research institutions, renewable energy conferences, renewable energy publications, energy sector workforce, proportion of energy from renewables, public-private partnerships, and regional renewable energy cooperation.

This dataset is ideal for analysts, researchers, and policymakers aiming to study trends, impacts, and strategies related to renewable energy development globally.

This dataset examines how wind speeds affect electricity prices in the short-term Spanish market, OMIE. It includes daily minimum, average, and maximum power prices (euros per megawatt hour) alongside wind speed and gust data (kilometers per hour) from observation points. By studying the link between weather and energy markets, this data offers valuable insights for:

Energy stakeholders: Improve forecasting and price management. Scientists, weather agencies, and environmental regulators: Understand the impact of changing wind patterns on short-term pricing. Educators: Provide a clear example of how external factors influence electricity costs.

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This dataset is like a treasure map, helping us understand how wind speed observations affect electricity prices in Spain's OMIE market. By following this map, stakeholders can develop winning strategies for:

Forecasting electricity prices: Knowing how wind speed affects prices allows us to predict costs more accurately, avoiding surprises and making better financial decisions. Managing energy production: If we can predict wind power generation based on wind speed, we can adjust production from other sources (like gas or solar) to balance supply and demand, keeping the grid stable and efficient. Optimizing energy consumption: Understanding how wind affects prices can help consumers shift their usage to cheaper times, saving money on electricity bills. To unlock these benefits, let's dive into the data! We can start by visualizing the daily price (€/MWh) alongside wind speed readings (km/h) from different locations. This will give us a feel for the typical patterns and any seasonal trends.

Here are some additional ideas for exploring the data:

Compare maximum prices with peak wind speeds: This might reveal how much wind power can actually offset high demand periods. Look for relationships between price fluctuations and temperature: Hot or cold weather can increase demand for electricity, potentially impacting prices. Go beyond averages: Consider hourly or daily data to capture the dynamic nature of both wind power generation and electricity usage. Once we have a good grasp of the individual pieces, we can use more advanced techniques like linear regression. This can help us quantify the exact influence of factors like temperature on price fluctuations. With this knowledge, we can not only analyze current data but also make informed predictions about the future. This can involve considering market trends, weather forecasts, and other external factors that might affect supply and demand.

By combining data analysis with a bit of detective work (correlation studies, causality analysis), this dataset can be a powerful tool for navigating the ever-changing world of energy!

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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.