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Electricity Price in Romania

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

All energy prices Romania

Current Price

RORomania

28.89ct/kWh

+5.6 %more expensive vs. EU average (27.37 ct/kWh)

EU Average

27.37 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#12

of 31 countries

Romania's household electricity price is currently 28.89 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #12 among 31 European countries. This is 5.6% 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 Romania has fallen by 1.1 ct/kWh (3.5%). Over the past three years, prices have risen significantly — driven by higher energy costs across Europe.

Among its geographic neighbors, Romania's electricity price of 28.89 ct/kWh is the highest among its neighbors — more expensive than Hungary (9.56 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 27.37 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202628.89 ct/kWh
H2 202529.94 ct/kWh
H1 202516.66 ct/kWh
H2 202416.60 ct/kWh
H1 202416.78 ct/kWh
H2 202316.59 ct/kWh
H1 202316.57 ct/kWh
H2 202234.50 ct/kWh
H1 202223.40 ct/kWh
H2 202116.29 ct/kWh
H1 202115.55 ct/kWh
H2 202014.57 ct/kWh
H1 202014.62 ct/kWh
H2 201914.22 ct/kWh
H1 201913.60 ct/kWh
H2 201813.30 ct/kWh
H1 201813.52 ct/kWh
H2 201713.07 ct/kWh
H1 201712.11 ct/kWh
H2 201612.55 ct/kWh
H1 201612.85 ct/kWh
H2 201513.43 ct/kWh
H1 201513.30 ct/kWh
H2 201412.93 ct/kWh
H1 201413.22 ct/kWh
H2 201313.03 ct/kWh
H1 201313.47 ct/kWh
H2 201211.04 ct/kWh
H1 201210.84 ct/kWh
H2 201111.01 ct/kWh
H1 201111.00 ct/kWh
H2 201010.60 ct/kWh
H1 201010.35 ct/kWh
H2 20099.78 ct/kWh
H1 20099.80 ct/kWh
H2 200810.80 ct/kWh
H1 200810.75 ct/kWh
H2 200711.70 ct/kWh

Compare Romania with

FR

France

29.69 ct/kWh

CY

Cyprus

29.45 ct/kWh

PT

Portugal

27.29 ct/kWh

DK

Denmark

26.70 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: Romania Fuel: Romania

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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