Electricity consumption was 9.5% higher in January 2026 than a year earlier
Gross electricity use by month*
Last update: 02/12/2026
Natural gas consumption of the economy was 16% and that in households 22% higher in January 2026 compared to a year earlier
Change in monthly natural gas consumption, by type of users
Last update: 02/12/2026
The lowest average electricity price (9.6 euro cents/kWh) was recorded for Budapest among EU capitals in January 2026
Average electricity prices for household consumers, in EU capitals, January 2026
Last update: 02/12/2026
The lowest average natural gas price (2.6 euro cents/kWh) was recorded for Budapest among EU capitals in January 2026
Average natural gas prices for household consumers, in EU capitals, January 2026*
Last update: 02/12/2026
The level of stocks in natural gas storage facilities in January 2026 (3.2 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: 01/29/2026
Primary energy use in the economy was 9.4% lower in November 2025 than a year earlier
Primary energy use in economy, by energy carrier and month
Last update: 02/12/2026