EU EnergyPrices

Electricity Price in Ireland

H1 2026 · incl. all taxes · Consumption band: 2,500–5,000 kWh/year

All energy prices Ireland

Current Price

IEIreland

38.71ct/kWh

+54.6 %more expensive vs. EU average (25.03 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.03 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#1

of 40 countries

Ireland's household electricity price is currently 38.71 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #1 among 40 European countries. This is 54.6% above the EU average of 25.03 ct/kWh.

The cheapest electricity in Europe can be found in Hungary at 11.39 ct/kWh, while Ireland has the highest price at 38.71 ct/kWh.

Compared to the previous period (H2 2025), the electricity price in Ireland has fallen by 1.7 ct/kWh (4.2%). Over the past three years, prices have risen significantly — driven by higher energy costs across Europe.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202638.71 ct/kWh
H2 202540.42 ct/kWh
H1 202532.31 ct/kWh
H2 202430.46 ct/kWh
H1 202425.90 ct/kWh
H2 202337.94 ct/kWh
H1 202327.35 ct/kWh
H2 202232.25 ct/kWh
H1 202223.24 ct/kWh
H2 202129.74 ct/kWh
H1 202125.55 ct/kWh
H2 202026.16 ct/kWh
H1 202024.09 ct/kWh
H2 201925.46 ct/kWh
H1 201924.23 ct/kWh
H2 201825.39 ct/kWh
H1 201823.69 ct/kWh
H2 201723.55 ct/kWh
H1 201723.05 ct/kWh
H2 201623.38 ct/kWh
H1 201623.20 ct/kWh
H2 201524.54 ct/kWh
H1 201524.26 ct/kWh
H2 201425.36 ct/kWh
H1 201424.07 ct/kWh
H2 201324.05 ct/kWh
H1 201322.95 ct/kWh
H2 201222.89 ct/kWh
H1 201221.55 ct/kWh
H2 201120.86 ct/kWh
H1 201119.01 ct/kWh
H2 201018.75 ct/kWh
H1 201018.04 ct/kWh
H2 200918.55 ct/kWh
H1 200920.30 ct/kWh
H2 200820.33 ct/kWh
H1 200817.69 ct/kWh
H2 200719.18 ct/kWh

Compare Ireland with

DE

Germany

36.18 ct/kWh

BE

Belgium

35.75 ct/kWh

AT

Austria

32.60 ct/kWh

CH

Switzerland

32.44 ct/kWh

FAQ

Why is the data from H1 2026?
Eurostat publishes household electricity prices semi-annually with approximately 6 months delay. H1 2026 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: Ireland Fuel: Ireland

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

Read more on the blog

Europe's Electricity Rollercoaster: Why Power Is Nearly Free at Midday and Sky-High at Night (Summer 2026)

In the 2026 heatwaves, Europe's power prices swing wildly within a single day — nearly free when the midday sun floods the grid, then spiking in the evening. In Germany the priciest hour now averages about 1.8× the cheapest; Spain saw negative prices in 6.9% of hours. Here's why — and how to use it to cut your bill.

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.

What Does Running Air Conditioning Cost in Europe? A Summer 2026 Country Comparison

Electricity in Europe averages 21.9 ct/kWh, so cooling a room all summer — a 1 kW unit, 8 h a day — runs roughly €158. But the bill swings wildly by country, and the hottest places often pay the most. Here's what AC really costs, country by country, and how to cut it.