France annual gas bill: cooking customer, 610 kWh
France annual gas bill: cooking customer, 610 kWh stood at 238 EUR incl. VAT in Jun 2026, according to CRE – Observatoire des marchés de détail de l'électricité et du gaz naturel. It is one of the indicators in the Retail energy markets (monthly) table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2013 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail energy markets (monthly) table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual gas bill of typical residential customers, regulated then benchmark price | |||||||||||
| Cooking customer, 610 kWh a year | 238 | 242 | 230 | 230.01 | 226.79 | 228.06 | 215.88 | 216.27 | 216.22 | 217.45 | |
| Heating customer, 14 MWh a year | 1,994 | 2,102 | 1,802 | 1,815.58 | 1,741.32 | 1,770.72 | 1,770.22 | 1,779.12 | 1,777.94 | 1,806.34 |
Understanding france annual gas bill: cooking customer, 610 kWh
This indicator records the estimated annual financial cost of natural gas for a standardized residential customer profile utilizing a fixed volume dedicated exclusively to cooking purposes. It calculates the total annual bill, including value-added tax and all fixed subscription fees, based on the prevailing regulated tariff or benchmark price structure. The profile assumes a constant annual consumption level, ensuring that fluctuations reflect pure price changes rather than shifts in household usage.
Reading this price series requires accounting for regulatory tariff resets and tax adjustments that occur at fixed points during the year. Because cooking consumption represents a small volume compared to heating, seasonal weather variations have minimal impact on this bill, making period-on-period comparisons straightforward for tracking baseline energy price inflation.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific household usage level is assumed for this cooking bill?
- A standardized consumption volume tailored exclusively for residential cooking needs.
- Are taxes and subscription charges included in the final monetary figure?
- Yes, the calculation incorporates value-added tax and fixed standing charges.
- Why is this series less affected by seasonal weather than heating bills?
- Cooking gas usage remains stable year-round, uninfluenced by outdoor ambient temperature changes.