Energy prices Germany
Electricity, gas, fuel and wholesale prices for Germany at a glance — official sources, compared with the EU average.
4 datasets · Eurostat, EU Oil Bulletin, ENTSO-E and national statistics · updated automatically
Electricity (household)
36.18ct/kWh
Details
Natural gas (household)
11.56ct/kWh
Details
Petrol (95)
2.17€/L
Details
Diesel
2.30€/L
Details
Energy prices in Germany at a glance
Household electricity in Germany costs 36.18 ct/kWh in H1 2026, which is 44.5 % above the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh. In the ranking of 30 compared countries (EU, EFTA, UK), Germany sits at rank 29 — rank 1 is the cheapest. Compared with the previous half-year the price has fallen by 6.5 %.
Household natural gas costs 11.56 ct/kWh (≈ 1.22 €/m³) in H1 2026, 19.1 % above the EU average of 9.70 ct/kWh. In the ranking of 24 compared countries (EU, EFTA, UK), Germany sits at rank 16 — rank 1 is the cheapest.
At the pump, petrol (95 octane) costs 2.17 €/L and diesel 2.30 €/L in Germany as of October 26, 2026; the EU averages are 1.89 €/L and 2.09 €/L respectively. In the ranking of 30 compared countries (EU, EFTA, UK), Germany sits at rank 25 — rank 1 is the cheapest.
On the wholesale market the bidding zone DE-LU (Germany/Luxembourg) currently trades at 237.59 €/MWh — about 23.76 ct/kWh before grid fees, taxes and levies.
Wholesale (day-ahead)
1 bidding zone(s) · hourly · ENTSO-E
Live station prices in Germany
About 15.576 stations with current prices, map and search by town or postcode.
Find stationsNeighbouring countries
All pages about Germany
FAQ
How much does electricity cost in Germany?
Is Germany more expensive than the EU average?
What do petrol and diesel cost in Germany?
Where does the data come from?
Read more on the blog
Fuel Prices in Germany 2026: When and Where to Fill Up Cheap — A Traveller's Guide
Petrol in Germany costs about €2.167/L and diesel €2.298/L — above the EU average. But German prices swing several times a day, so timing and station choice save real money. Here's when to fill up, where it's cheapest, and the cross-border tricks.
Electricity and Gas Prices in Europe, Half-Year Review 2026 — and How Much of It Is Tax
Eurostat's figures for the first half of 2026: household electricity averaged 28.3 ct/kWh in the EU and gas 11.0 ct. Ireland is the most expensive country for electricity, Romania rose by almost half and Denmark fell by a third — and taxes take anything from less than nothing to almost half of the bill.
Why Is Fuel So Cheap in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg consistently has the lowest fuel prices in Western Europe. The reason isn't oil reserves — it's a deliberate tax strategy that turns the tiny country into Europe's biggest gas station.
Sources: Eurostat · EU Oil Bulletin · ENTSO-E · national statistics · updated automatically