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Electricity Price in Romania

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

All energy prices Romania

Current Price

RORomania

28.36ct/kWh

+13.3 %more expensive vs. EU average (25.03 ct/kWh)

EU Average

25.03 ct/kWh

H1 2026

Rank

#11

of 40 countries

Romania's household electricity price is currently 28.36 ct/kWh (H1 2026), ranking #11 among 40 European countries. This is 13.3% 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 Romania has fallen by 0.6 ct/kWh (2.0%). Over the past three years, prices have risen significantly — driven by higher energy costs across Europe.

Among its geographic neighbors, Romania's electricity price of 28.36 ct/kWh is the highest among its neighbors — more expensive than Hungary (11.39 ct/kWh). The EU-wide average is 25.03 ct/kWh.

Price History

Price History

PeriodPrice
H1 202628.36 ct/kWh
H2 202528.93 ct/kWh
H1 202519.18 ct/kWh
H2 202418.63 ct/kWh
H1 202418.83 ct/kWh
H2 202319.10 ct/kWh
H1 202318.92 ct/kWh
H2 202234.11 ct/kWh
H1 202223.62 ct/kWh
H2 202116.02 ct/kWh
H1 202115.36 ct/kWh
H2 202014.49 ct/kWh
H1 202014.59 ct/kWh
H2 201914.21 ct/kWh
H1 201913.58 ct/kWh
H2 201813.17 ct/kWh
H1 201813.33 ct/kWh
H2 201712.89 ct/kWh
H1 201711.98 ct/kWh
H2 201612.33 ct/kWh
H1 201612.60 ct/kWh
H2 201513.19 ct/kWh
H1 201513.03 ct/kWh
H2 201412.48 ct/kWh
H1 201412.90 ct/kWh
H2 201312.79 ct/kWh
H1 201313.23 ct/kWh
H2 201210.75 ct/kWh
H1 201210.50 ct/kWh
H2 201110.85 ct/kWh
H1 201110.82 ct/kWh
H2 201010.52 ct/kWh
H1 201010.31 ct/kWh
H2 20099.79 ct/kWh
H1 20099.76 ct/kWh
H2 200811.03 ct/kWh
H1 200810.61 ct/kWh
H2 200711.41 ct/kWh

Compare Romania with

LI

Liechtenstein

29.88 ct/kWh

CZ

Czechia

28.84 ct/kWh

FI

Finland

26.94 ct/kWh

CY

Cyprus

26.88 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: Romania Fuel: Romania

Source: Eurostat (nrg_pc_204)

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