The benchmark gas price is expected to rise by 6.6% in November

2026-10-10

The benchmark selling price of gas is expected to rise by an average of 6.6% on November 1, following increases of 5.6% in September and 6.3% in October.
The benchmark price will reach €194.90 per megawatt-hour, including tax, in November, compared with €182.88 on October 1.
The benchmark price has risen by 42.4% since the start of the year.
More than six million households with contracts indexed to the benchmark price are affected by the increase.
According to expert Nicolas Meilhan, the conflict in Iran contributed to the surge in gas prices in Europe, which rose from 30 to 80 euros per megawatt-hour.
According to Hello Watt, the annual bill for a gas-heated home of less than 100 m² could reach 2,410 euros in January, compared with 1,670 euros in January 2026.