A stable outlook for average household natural gas prices in the European Union is reflected in the Eurostat data published on Tuesday. According to the report, prices are gradually returning to the seasonal patterns that existed prior to the 2022 energy crisis.

According to Eurostat, in the second half of 2025, average household natural gas prices in the EU (including taxes) stood at €12.28 per 100 kWh, compared to €11.43 in the first half of the year. These figures are similar to those recorded in the second half of 2024, while tax burdens have remained stable for the third consecutive semester.

Eurostat notes that while price seasonality was disrupted during the 2022–2023 period, 2025 shows a more consistent picture, with typical semi-annual fluctuations beginning to reappear.

Considerable differences in natural gas prices continue to be recorded across Member States. The highest prices were found in:

• Sweden: €20.92 per 100 kWh
• Netherlands: €17.19
• Italy: €14.81

At the other end of the scale, the lowest prices were recorded in:

• Hungary: €3.40
• Croatia: €5.43
• Romania: €5.66

There are also major variations in the percentage of taxes and levies applied to final bills. The highest tax burdens are seen in the Netherlands (51.8%), Denmark (48.9%), and Sweden (35.9%). Conversely, the lowest tax levels are found in Croatia (4.8%), Greece (8.1%), and Belgium (16.5%).

When adjusted for Purchasing Power Standard (PPS), the highest gas prices are recorded in Sweden (€17.16 per 100 kWh), Portugal (€17.04), and Italy (€15.48). The lowest PPS prices are seen in Hungary (€4.67), Luxembourg (€6.75), and Slovakia (€7.58).

Finally, Eurostat points out that Cyprus, Malta, and Finland do not report data for household natural gas prices, while data for Poland remains classified as confidential.

Source: Brief