France business electricity price: Band IA
France business electricity price: Band IA stood at 25.27 in Jun 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Energy prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2007 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Energy prices table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, non-households (excl. VAT) | |||||||||||
| Band IA | 25.27 | 25.27 | 25.27 | 25.27 | 25.27 | 25.27 | 26.89 | 26.89 | 26.89 | 26.89 | |
| Band IB | 20.49 | 20.49 | 20.49 | 20.49 | 20.49 | 20.49 | 19.53 | 19.53 | 19.53 | 19.53 |
Understanding france business electricity price: Band IA
Electrical energy costs designated for non-household consumption bracket IA measure the price paid by businesses with the smallest annual electricity requirements, typically encompassing small retail shops, offices, and independent craft workshops. The series records the unit price per kilowatt-hour excluding value-added tax, incorporating base supply charges and low-voltage distribution tariffs. Unlike heavy industrial bands, this category reflects operations with minimal bargaining power and standard grid connections, making fixed subscription fees a notable component of the final bill. It provides a focused look at small-business energy outlays without distortion from large-scale manufacturing tariffs.
Reading this dataset successfully requires awareness of how commercial lease agreements and small-business tariff adjustments influence the series. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons to eliminate minor seasonal business cycles and holiday closures that affect monthly readings. Early data points are subject to routine revisions when local electricity distributors update preliminary billing estimates. A frequent pitfall involves assuming these small-business rates mirror residential prices, because commercial low-voltage tariffs carry different structural fees and exclude value-added tax.
Frequently asked questions
- What type of enterprise belongs to business consumption band IA?
- It captures small commercial users such as retail shops, local offices, and independent workshops with minimal annual electricity needs.
- Are taxes included in this business electricity measure?
- The series excludes value-added tax, reflecting standard business accounting practices for operational expenses.
- How do fixed fees impact this small-business consumption tier?
- Because overall volume is low, fixed subscription and grid access charges form a significant portion of the cost per kilowatt-hour.