Electricity price in Ireland per kWh
Price per kWh · 2026 H1
0.387 €
Compared with the EU average
+37%
Rank
1 / 39
1 = most expensive
Households in Ireland paid 0.387 € per kWh in the first half of 2026, including all taxes and levies. That is up 2% on the second half of 2023.
Price history
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| Half-year | €/kWh |
|---|---|
| 2026 H1 | 0.3871 |
| 2025 H2 | 0.4042 |
| 2025 H1 | 0.3231 |
| 2024 H2 | 0.3046 |
| 2024 H1 | 0.2590 |
| 2023 H2 | 0.3794 |
What appliances cost to run in Ireland
Median label consumption of each category on the EU register.
| Appliance | kWh / yr | Ireland | European Union |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air conditioners | 347 | €134 | €98 |
| Dishwashers | 213 | €82 | €60 |
| Fridges & freezers | 187 | €72 | €53 |
| Tumble dryers | 186 | €72 | €53 |
| Washing machines | 108 | €42 | €31 |
| Ovens | 77 | €30 | €22 |
| TVs & monitors | 61 | €24 | €17 |
| Range hoods | 53 | €20 | €15 |