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Electricity Price in Poland

H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 1,000–2,500 kWh/year

All energy prices Poland

Current Price

PLPoland

32.88ct/kWh

+20.1 %more expensive vs. EU average (27.37 ct/kWh)

EU Average

27.37 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#7

of 31 countries

Poland's household electricity price is currently 32.88 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #7 among 31 European countries. This is 20.1% above the EU average of 27.37 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Hungary at 9.56 ct/kWh, while Germany has the highest price at 41.65 ct/kWh.

Compared to the previous period (H2 2025), the electricity price in Poland has risen by 3.6 ct/kWh (12.3%). Over the past three years, prices have risen significantly — driven by higher energy costs across Europe.

Among its geographic neighbors, Poland's electricity price of 32.88 ct/kWh is higher than Slovakia (22.55 ct/kWh) but lower than Germany (41.65 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 27.37 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202632.88 ct/kWh
H2 202529.28 ct/kWh
H1 202527.09 ct/kWh
H2 202425.44 ct/kWh
H1 202420.27 ct/kWh
H2 202321.02 ct/kWh
H1 202319.92 ct/kWh
H2 202217.67 ct/kWh
H1 202216.08 ct/kWh
H2 202117.40 ct/kWh
H1 202117.02 ct/kWh
H2 202016.34 ct/kWh
H1 202015.82 ct/kWh
H2 201914.70 ct/kWh
H1 201914.42 ct/kWh
H2 201815.34 ct/kWh
H1 201815.17 ct/kWh
H2 201715.89 ct/kWh
H1 201715.84 ct/kWh
H2 201614.32 ct/kWh
H1 201614.08 ct/kWh
H2 201515.00 ct/kWh
H1 201515.35 ct/kWh
H2 201414.86 ct/kWh
H1 201414.80 ct/kWh
H2 201315.08 ct/kWh
H1 201315.35 ct/kWh
H2 201215.75 ct/kWh
H1 201215.06 ct/kWh
H2 201114.44 ct/kWh
H1 201115.87 ct/kWh
H2 201014.87 ct/kWh
H1 201014.36 ct/kWh
H2 200913.03 ct/kWh
H1 200912.13 ct/kWh
H2 200814.06 ct/kWh
H1 200813.29 ct/kWh
H2 200714.08 ct/kWh

Compare Poland with

FI

Finland

35.36 ct/kWh

SE

Sweden

34.70 ct/kWh

NO

Norway

32.33 ct/kWh

ES

Spain

31.46 ct/kWh

FAQ

Why is the data from H1 2026?
Eurostat publishes household electricity prices semi-annually with approximately 6 months delay. H1 2026 is the most recent officially available period. The next update is expected around Q2 2026.
What is included in the electricity price?
The displayed price includes the energy component, network charges, taxes, levies and surcharges — i.e. the actual end-consumer price. Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204), consumption band 2,500–5,000 kWh/year.
Why do electricity prices differ so much across Europe?
The differences arise from varying tax rates, network charges, energy mix (countries with significant nuclear or hydropower tend to be cheaper), and political regulation. Subsidies and price caps in individual countries also play a role.
Natural Gas: Poland Fuel: Poland

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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