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Electricity price in February 2026: where do we stand?
What is the price of electricity in February 2026? The “Tarif Réglementé de Vente d'Électricité” (regulated electricity sales tariff), also known as the “tarif Bleu”, recorded a slight decrease in February 2026. These changes have a direct impact on your bill. Here are the explanations, figures and examples to better understand what you are actually paying for.
Article summary
- The Regulated Electricity Tariff is set at €0.1940/kWh including tax in February 2026.
- It decreased by approximately 15% in February 2025, another 3% in August 2025, and finally 0.62% in February 2026.
- Since the revision in August, the Regulated Electricity Tariff has remained almost stable, with no significant impact on the bill.
- The decrease is limited by taxes and network costs.
The regulated electricity tariff for residential customers, also called the “tarif Bleu”, is set by the French public authorities following advice from the “Commission de régulation de l’énergie” (CRE – the French Energy Regulatory Commission). This tariff therefore serves as the benchmark for several million households in France.
In 2025, after two years of sharp increases linked to the energy crisis, the “tarif Bleu” saw a significant decrease. In February 2026, it showed stabilization with a very slight drop of less than 1%. Let’s take a closer look at how the tariff has evolved over the past year and what it means for your electricity bill in France.
In February 2026, the price per kWh under the Regulated Electricity Tariff was €0.1940 for the Base option, €0.2065 during “heures pleines” (peak hours) and €0.1579 during “heures creuses” (off-peak hours).
For example, a household consuming 4,000 kWh per year under the Base option sees its annual bill decrease by around €230.40 (calculated between August 2024 and February 2026, excluding subscription fees) thanks to this reduction.
Tariff option |
Price per kWh (incl. tax) |
Base option |
€0.1940 |
Peak Hours (HP) |
€0.2065 |
Off-Peak Hours (HC) |
€0.1579 |
How has the price of electricity evolved up to now?
On 1 February 2025, the “tarif Bleu” recorded an average decrease of 15% including tax, after successive increases of 10% in August 2023, 15% in February 2023 and nearly 9.8% in February 2024. This decrease mainly resulted from lower electricity prices on wholesale markets.
The revision of 1 February 2026 was moderate, with a slightly lower price including tax. This trend reflects the balance between falling energy prices and rising fixed costs.
Why isn’t my bill really going down in February 2026?
Even if the price per kWh decreases, other factors may limit the reduction in your electricity bill:
Accise sur l’électricité (an indirect tax levied on the sale or use of energy products): restored to €33.70/MWh in 2025
TURPE (network transport and distribution tariff): increased by 7.7% to finance the public electricity grid
The actual gain is therefore lower than the sole decrease in the price per kWh, but it remains noticeable.
Period |
TRVe price per kWh (incl. tax) |
Change |
Annual bill (consumption only) |
February 2024 |
€0.2516 |
Between +8.6% and +9.8% |
€1,006.40 |
August 2024 |
€0.2516 |
0% |
€1,006.40 |
February 2025 |
€0.2016 |
-15% |
€806.40 |
August 2025 |
€0.1952 |
-3.17% |
€780.80 |
February 2026 |
€0.1940 |
-0.62% |
€776.00 |
Overall: around €230.40 in savings compared to 2024 for a consumption of 4,000 kWh, despite summer stabilization.
The year 2025 was favorable for individuals subscribed to the “tarif Bleu”. February 2026 marks a stabilization with a 0.62% decrease. To better anticipate your consumption and optimize your bill, it remains important to monitor the biannual revisions and choose the tariff option best suited to your consumption profile.
The “tarif Bleu”: what is it and who is it for?
The “Tarif Réglementé de Vente d’Électricité” (TRVe), or “tarif Bleu”, mainly applies to private individuals and small sites connected at low capacity (≤ 36 kVA). The tarif Bleu does not only correspond to the price of the electricity consumed. It includes several components that make up the final price:
- The cost of producing and purchasing electricity
- Transport and distribution through public networks (TURPE)
- Supplier operating costs, for contract management and customer service
- Taxes and contributions, such as VAT and the electricity excise
The tariff is revised twice a year, in February and August, which explains why the price may vary throughout the year.
Review of electricity prices in 2025
The year 2025 marked a normalization of the market, offering households better visibility on their electricity bills.
Major decrease in February: the largest of the year
Stabilization in August: the price including tax remained almost identical
Real savings: significant, but limited by taxes and network costs
Why did the price of electricity decrease in 2025?
The significant decrease (around 15% including tax) recorded on 1 February 2025 mainly resulted from the drop in electricity prices on wholesale markets after the peak of the energy crisis. The market is normalizing, making it possible to pass this reduction on to the end consumer.
What is the Regulated Electricity Sales Tariff (TRVe)?
Also called the “tarif Bleu”, it is a benchmark price set by the French public authorities, following the opinion of the “Commission de régulation de l’énergie” (CRE). It applies to residential customers and small businesses. It includes four main components: the cost of energy (production/purchase), transport and distribution costs (TURPE), commercial costs, and taxes/contributions.
Why does the price of electricity change regularly?
The price varies for two reasons:
Global markets: gas and coal prices, as well as the availability of the French nuclear fleet, indirectly affect the cost of purchasing electricity.
Regulatory revisions: the TRVe is revised by the French government twice a year, in February and August, and the network cost (TURPE) is generally adjusted each year.
What is the difference between the price per kWh and the electricity subscription?
The subscription: this is the amount paid each month, regardless of your consumption. It mainly depends on the subscribed capacity of your meter, expressed in kVA.
The price per kWh: the unit price of the electricity you actually consume. It represents the largest part of your electricity bill.
