Portugal Among Europe’s Highest Natural Gas Prices as EU Rates Fall
While natural gas prices are easing across Europe, Portugal continues to rank among the costliest for consumers.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- EU average gas price fell to €0.11/kWh
- Portugal’s average price stands at €0.13/kWh, tied with France
- Adjusted for purchasing power, Portugal is the second‑most expensive EU market
Eurostat data for the first half of 2026 show the EU average household natural‑gas price declining 3.5% year‑on‑year to €0.11 per kilowatt‑hour, the lowest since the first half of 2022.
Portugal’s price standing
At €0.13/kWh, Portugal matches France and trails only Sweden (€0.22/kWh) and the Netherlands (€0.16/kWh) in nominal terms, keeping it among the priciest EU members.
Purchasing‑power‑adjusted view
When corrected for purchasing power, Portugal’s price reaches €15.0 per 100 kWh, the second‑highest in the bloc after Sweden (€17.7).
- The EU average fell 10.2% compared with the second half of 2025.
- Despite the overall decline, Portuguese households still pay roughly 30% above the EU average.
- The price gap poses a significant risk for energy‑saving measures and social policy planning.
Sources
Preços do gás na UE recuam 3,5% em termos homólogos, Portugal entre os mais caros