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Energy prices Malta

Electricity, gas, fuel and wholesale prices for Malta at a glance — official sources, compared with the EU average.

2 datasets · Eurostat, EU Oil Bulletin, ENTSO-E and national statistics · updated automatically

Electricity (household)

12.68ct/kWh

H1 2026·Rank 2 of 30−49.3 %vs. EU average

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Petrol (95)

1.34€/L

Oct 26·Rank 1 of 30−29.3 %vs. EU average

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Diesel

1.21€/L

Oct 26·Rank 1 of 30−42.1 %vs. EU average

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Energy prices in Malta at a glance

Household electricity in Malta costs 12.68 ct/kWh in H1 2026, which is 49.3 % below the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh. In the ranking of 30 compared countries (EU, EFTA, UK), Malta sits at rank 2 — rank 1 is the cheapest. Compared with the previous half-year the price has fallen by 2.2 %.

At the pump, petrol (95 octane) costs 1.34 €/L and diesel 1.21 €/L in Malta 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), Malta sits at rank 1 — rank 1 is the cheapest.

Neighbouring countries

ITItaly⚡ 31.42 ct/kWh · ⛽ 2.01 €/L

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FAQ

How much does electricity cost in Malta?
Household electricity in Malta costs 12.68 ct/kWh (H1 2026, all taxes included). That is 49.3 % below the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh.
Is Malta more expensive than the EU average?
Electricity is 49.3 % below the EU average. Petrol is 29.3 % below the EU average.
What do petrol and diesel cost in Malta?
As of October 26, 2026, petrol costs 1.34 €/L and diesel 1.21 €/L in Malta. The EU averages are 1.89 €/L (petrol) and 2.09 €/L (diesel).
Where does the data come from?
Household prices come from Eurostat (half-yearly, consumption bands DC / D2), fuel prices from the EU Weekly Oil Bulletin and national statistics offices, wholesale prices from ENTSO-E and Elexon. Non-EU countries are converted to euros at ECB reference rates. The EU average covers member states only.

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Sources: Eurostat · EU Oil Bulletin · ENTSO-E · national statistics · updated automatically