Electricity consumption was 6.4% higher in the first 23 days of August 2026 than in the same period of the previous year

Gross electricity use by month*
Last update: 09/03/2026

The natural gas use of economic actors was down by 2.8% and that of households decreased by 3.0% in July 2026 compared to a year earlier

Change in monthly natural gas consumption, by type of users
Last update: 08/13/2026

The lowest average electricity price (10.3 euro cents/kWh) was recorded for Budapest among EU capitals in July 2026

Average electricity prices for household consumers, in EU capitals, July 2026
Last update: 08/13/2026

The lowest average natural gas price (2.8 euro cents/kWh) was recorded for Budapest among EU capitals in July 2026

Average natural gas prices for household consumers, in EU capitals, July 2026*
Last update: 08/13/2026

The level of stocks in natural gas storage facilities in August 2026 (4.0 billion cubic metres) was lower than the average for the particular month in the previous five years

Stocks in natural gas storage facilities on day 15 of particular month*
Last update: 08/27/2026

Primary energy use in the economy was 12.2% lower in May 2026 than a year earlier.

Primary energy use in economy, by energy carrier and month
Last update: 08/13/2026