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Electricity Price in United Kingdom

H2 2025 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 1,000–2,500 kWh/year

Current Price

36.34ct/kWh

43.7% more expensive vs. EU average (25.29 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.29 ct/kWh

H2 2025

Rank

#6

of 40 countries

United Kingdom's household electricity price is currently 36.34 ct/kWh (H2 2025), ranking #6 among 40 European countries. This is 43.7% above the EU average of 25.29 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Türkiye at 5.59 ct/kWh, while Ireland has the highest price at 50.76 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H2 202536.34 ct/kWh
H1 202536.34 ct/kWh
H2 202437.24 ct/kWh
H1 202437.24 ct/kWh
H2 202340.69 ct/kWh
H1 202340.69 ct/kWh
H2 202237.78 ct/kWh
H1 202237.78 ct/kWh
H2 202124.85 ct/kWh
H1 202124.85 ct/kWh
H2 202022.01 ct/kWh
H1 202024.50 ct/kWh
H2 201924.61 ct/kWh
H1 201923.82 ct/kWh
H2 201822.75 ct/kWh
H1 201821.20 ct/kWh
H2 201720.84 ct/kWh
H1 201719.92 ct/kWh
H2 201621.19 ct/kWh
H1 201622.21 ct/kWh
H2 201524.25 ct/kWh
H1 201523.52 ct/kWh
H2 201422.30 ct/kWh
H1 201421.27 ct/kWh
H2 201319.58 ct/kWh
H1 201318.93 ct/kWh
H2 201219.65 ct/kWh
H1 201218.23 ct/kWh
H2 201117.28 ct/kWh
H1 201115.31 ct/kWh
H2 201015.68 ct/kWh
H1 201014.84 ct/kWh
H2 200915.39 ct/kWh
H1 200915.33 ct/kWh
H2 200816.52 ct/kWh
H1 200815.36 ct/kWh
H2 200716.30 ct/kWh

Compare United Kingdom with

BE

Belgium

38.06 ct/kWh

AT

Austria

36.69 ct/kWh

DK

Denmark

35.78 ct/kWh

LI

Liechtenstein

35.00 ct/kWh

FAQ

Why is the data from H2 2025?
Eurostat publishes household electricity prices semi-annually with approximately 6 months delay. H2 2025 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: United Kingdom →Fuel: United Kingdom →

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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