Retail energy price data
We track the retail prices of motor fuel, electricity, and natural gas in over 150 countries.
Each data point is collected and cross-checked by our staff using multiple sources and without automation.
We also provide regular monthly forecasts and country-level analytical reports.
The data and forecasts are used by our clients to stay informed of energy cost across countries and to investigate trends over time. We also monitor changes to taxes and regulations making us a one-stop-shop on these issues.
We are the global market leader for providing such information in terms of timeliness, breadth, depth, and frequency of coverage. We are routinely cited in the media and have as clients some of the most recognizable corporate names.
World average prices
| Category | Latest | 3 months | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | 1.164 | -5.29% | -5.90% |
| Diesel | 1.114 | -4.62% | -10.67% |
| Electricity: residential | 0.155 | 0.26% | 0.84% |
| Electricity: business | 0.154 | 0.92% | -0.65% |
| Natural gas: residential | 0.080 | 1.27% | -5.10% |
| Natural gas: business | 0.060 | -0.17% | -5.36% |
Notes: Averages weighted by GDP.
Fuel prices: USD / liter.
Electricity and natural gas prices: USD / kWh.
Latest data from Q4 2024;
Q1 2025 release by April 10, 2025.
Our data in the world media
Our data in use: policy
International Monetary Fund:
Fossil Fuel Subsidies report
IRENA: Global Renewables Outlook
Our data in use: academia
Comparative Politics:
Fuel Price Pass-Through
ZEW working paper: German energy competitiveness
Data services
Through our data download service, you can obtain fuel price series from 2014, along with matching exchange rates and crude oil prices.
Electricity and natural gas prices for household and business customers are also available for download from 2018 onward.
The data are provided in Excel files.
We also offer data purchases or subscriptions with data delivered by email.
Additionally, our API service supports clients requiring data updates and historical records delivered directly from our database. Forecast
We offer subscriptions to fuel price forecasts for over 80 countries.
The forecasts include projections for diesel and gasoline prices for the next 24 months under three scenarios.
The forecasts are based on extensive research into the fuel price policies of each country.
They are updated monthly to take into account the latest policy changes and oil price projections.
We also offer one-time on-demand forecasts without a subscription, as well as forecasts with a longer horizon of up to 10 years.
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