Hungary vs. Ireland
H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: < 1,000 GJ/year
Ireland is 5.1% cheaper than Hungary — EU avg: 9.55 ct/kWh
Gas in Hungary costs 10.89 ct/kWh compared to 10.36 ct/kWh in Ireland — a difference of 0.53 ct/kWh (5.1%).
A household consuming 3,500 kWh per year would pay approximately €19 more annually in Hungary than in Ireland.
Looking at the historical trend: in Hungary, the price has changed from 13.95 ct/kWh to 10.89 ct/kWh over the past three years (-21.9%), while in Ireland it went from 14.11 ct/kWh to 10.36 ct/kWh (-26.6%). The price gap between the two countries has remained relatively stable during this period.
Price History
Price History
| Period | Hungary | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| H1 2026 | 10.89 ct/kWh | 10.36 ct/kWh |
| H2 2025 | 9.26 ct/kWh | 11.69 ct/kWh |
| H1 2025 | 9.15 ct/kWh | 10.68 ct/kWh |
| H2 2024 | 10.00 ct/kWh | 11.14 ct/kWh |
| H1 2024 | 10.35 ct/kWh | 12.01 ct/kWh |
| H2 2023 | 11.97 ct/kWh | 14.14 ct/kWh |
| H1 2023 | 13.95 ct/kWh | 14.11 ct/kWh |
| H2 2022 | 8.88 ct/kWh | 13.45 ct/kWh |
| H1 2022 | 4.57 ct/kWh | 8.59 ct/kWh |
| H2 2021 | 4.40 ct/kWh | 7.41 ct/kWh |
| H1 2021 | 3.46 ct/kWh | 4.91 ct/kWh |
| H2 2020 | 3.56 ct/kWh | 5.98 ct/kWh |
| H1 2020 | 3.71 ct/kWh | 5.59 ct/kWh |
| H2 2019 | 3.97 ct/kWh | 5.94 ct/kWh |
| H1 2019 | 3.86 ct/kWh | 5.45 ct/kWh |
| H2 2018 | 4.00 ct/kWh | 6.30 ct/kWh |
| H1 2018 | 3.78 ct/kWh | 5.00 ct/kWh |
| H2 2017 | 3.90 ct/kWh | 5.87 ct/kWh |
| H1 2017 | 4.05 ct/kWh | 5.46 ct/kWh |
| H2 2016 | 4.12 ct/kWh | 5.91 ct/kWh |
| H1 2016 | 4.35 ct/kWh | 5.80 ct/kWh |
| H2 2015 | 4.92 ct/kWh | 6.32 ct/kWh |
| H1 2015 | 4.91 ct/kWh | 5.93 ct/kWh |
| H2 2014 | 5.14 ct/kWh | 6.51 ct/kWh |
| H1 2014 | 4.99 ct/kWh | 6.00 ct/kWh |
| H2 2013 | 5.80 ct/kWh | 6.43 ct/kWh |
| H1 2013 | 5.27 ct/kWh | 5.77 ct/kWh |
| H2 2012 | 5.76 ct/kWh | 5.91 ct/kWh |
| H1 2012 | 5.84 ct/kWh | 5.12 ct/kWh |
| H2 2011 | 6.03 ct/kWh | 5.14 ct/kWh |
| H1 2011 | 5.75 ct/kWh | 4.33 ct/kWh |
| H2 2010 | 5.31 ct/kWh | 4.71 ct/kWh |
| H1 2010 | 5.33 ct/kWh | 4.22 ct/kWh |
| H2 2009 | 5.24 ct/kWh | 5.24 ct/kWh |
| H1 2009 | 4.93 ct/kWh | 5.88 ct/kWh |
| H2 2008 | 5.86 ct/kWh | 6.19 ct/kWh |
| H1 2008 | 5.28 ct/kWh | 5.08 ct/kWh |
| H2 2007 | 4.26 ct/kWh | 5.14 ct/kWh |
Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_203)