Electricity consumption was 7.5% higher in the first 16 days of October 2024 compared to a year earlier

Gross electricity use by month*
Last update: 10/25/2024

The natural gas consumption of the economy was 7.2% and that of households 57.8% higher in September 2024 compared to a year earlier

Change in monthly natural gas consumption, by type of user
Last update: 10/10/2024

Even with modifications to cuts in utility costs, Budapest recorded the lowest average electricity price (9.4 euro cents/kWh) among EU capitals in September 2024

Average electricity prices for household consumers, in EU capitals, September 2024
Last update: 10/17/2024

Even with modifications to cuts in utility costs, the average price of natural gas was the lowest in Budapest (2.6 euro cents/kWh) among EU capitals in September 2024

Average natural gas prices for household consumers, in EU capitals, September 2024*
Last update: 10/17/2024

The level of stocks in natural gas storage facilities in September 2024 (5.9 billion cubic metres) was significantly higher than the average for the previous five years

Stocks in natural gas storage facilities on day 15 of particular month*
Last update: 09/26/2024

Primary energy use in the national economy rose by 2.2% in July 2024 compared to the low level in the same period of 2023

Primary energy use in national economy, by energy carrier and month
Last update: 10/10/2024