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France household electricity price: Band DB

France household electricity price: Band DB stood at 29.69 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.

Source: SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique)Last updated: Curated by Bui Thanh Phuc
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This indicator in the Energy prices table

Indicator06-202605-202604-202603-202602-202601-202612-202511-202510-202509-2025
Electricity, households (incl. VAT)
Band DB29.6929.6929.6929.6929.6929.6930.4430.4430.4430.44
Band DC24.8524.8524.8524.8524.8524.8525.6125.6125.6125.61

Understanding france household electricity price: Band DB

Electrical energy tariffs assigned to volume tier DB focus on domestic users whose annual electricity consumption falls within a specific lower-middle bracket, typically representing smaller homes or apartments utilizing standard appliances without heavy heating loads. This metric tracks the exact price paid per kilowatt-hour, including all mandatory taxes, local levies, and structural network costs billed to the consumer. In contrast to broader aggregates, this band isolates a distinct lifestyle segment, ensuring that shifts in heavy industrial or large estate tariffs do not skew the figure. It monitors the cost realities of urban dwellers and occupants of moderately sized dwellings who rely on standard grid connections rather than specialized high-capacity feeds.

Observing this dataset effectively requires keeping track of regulatory tariff updates that frequently alter the spacing between different volume thresholds. Analysts must review yearly transformations rather than relying purely on month-to-month changes, because domestic consumption varies sharply according to seasonal heating and lighting needs. Initial releases are subject to routine updates when suppliers submit corrected billing audits. A common pitfall involves contrasting these domestic figures directly with commercial rates, since households face retail tax structures and consumption profiles entirely distinct from business operations.

Frequently asked questions

Which households fall under the DB consumption bracket?
The bracket targets smaller homes and apartments with moderate annual electricity usage primarily driven by standard appliances and lighting.
Does this series include taxes and grid fees?
Yes, the recorded price per kilowatt-hour incorporates all applicable value-added taxes, local contributions, and transmission charges.
Why is year-on-year comparison preferred over monthly tracking?
Seasonal weather changes cause predictable domestic consumption swings, making twelve-month comparisons more reliable for spotting true cost trends.

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