Winter energy bills: Where are gas and electricity prices highest in Europe?
Household gas and electricity prices have risen less sharply than petrol and diesel prices in Europe. Ahead of winter, Euronews Business compares prices across capital cities and looks at how they have changed since before the Iran war.
European gas prices have reached their highest level in nearly four years, causing concerns over winter energy costs. Dutch TTF benchmark gas futures have risen to €87.20 per megawatt-hour, while average consumer gas prices across the EU increased by 12% between February and September 2026. Electricity prices, on the other hand, have risen more slowly, with an average increase of 4.2% across EU capital cities.
When considering purchasing power standards, Bucharest becomes the most expensive city for electricity at 55.1, while Oslo is the cheapest at 11.5. In terms of gas prices, Stockholm has the highest rates.
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