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Gas prices in April 2026 and how they are evolving
Tracking gas price trends is essential to better manage your energy budget. In 2026, the market remains dynamic. After an increase in March, the regulated benchmark price recorded a slight decrease in April 2026. Every month, ENGIE supports you with a complete update on gas price trends, as well as practical advice to help you reduce your bill.
Article summary
- In April 2026, the average gas benchmark price is €0.13912/kWh including tax.
- The average benchmark price calculated by the CRE decreased by 0.70% in April 2026 compared with March 2026.
- Choosing a suitable offer, adopting daily energy-saving habits, and considering energy renovation can help reduce your bill.
- The crisis in the Middle East may impact natural gas prices.
Middle East crisis: what impact on gas prices?
- Read our article to understand the impact of the Middle East crisis on gas prices.
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The gas benchmark price in April 2026
According to the latest monthly publication from the CRE for April 2026, the average gas benchmark price is €0.13912/kWh including tax, or €0.09529/kWh excluding tax (HTT).
This month, the “heating” gas subscription including tax remains at €343.90 per year.
Cooking / hot water HT |
Cooking / hot water TTC |
Heating HT |
Heating TTC |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subscription (€/year) |
109.17 |
147.24 |
240.57 |
343.90 |
Average price per kWh (€/kWh) |
0.09601 |
0.13488 |
0.07040 |
0.10415 |
Low range price per kWh (€/kWh) |
0.09211 |
0.13020 |
0.06238 |
0.09452 |
High range price per kWh (€/kWh) |
0.10411 |
0.14460 |
0.08606 |
0.12294 |
What is the gas price at ENGIE?
To understand ENGIE gas pricing, we reproduce our tariff grid below. It is valid for the month of April and is also available on our gas offer page.
For a more personalised view, you can use our gas consumption simulator for your household.
Supply
Forecast consumption range |
Subscription (€/year) HT |
Subscription (€/year) TTC |
Price per kWh HT |
Price per kWh TTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
up to 3,999 kWh |
54.45 |
65.34 |
0.04259 |
0.07078 |
4,000 to 29,999 kWh |
77.00 |
92.40 |
0.04075 |
0.06857 |
from 30,000 kWh |
77.00 |
92.40 |
0.04307 |
0.07135 |
Transmission
Forecast consumption range |
Subscription (€/year) HT |
Subscription (€/year) TTC |
Price per kWh HT |
Price per kWh TTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
up to 3,999 kWh |
54.72 |
81.90 |
0.04494 |
0.05393 |
4,000 to 29,999 kWh |
186.12 |
278.55 |
0.01208 |
0.01450 |
from 30,000 kWh |
186.12 |
278.55 |
0.01208 |
0.01450 |
Obligations
Forecast consumption range |
up to 3,999 kWh |
4,000 to 29,999 kWh |
from 30,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
HT |
TTC |
HT |
TTC |
Obligations (€/kWh) Gr. A |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.02317 |
Gr. B |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.02407 |
Gr. C |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.02662 |
Gr. D |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.02939 |
Gr. E |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.03241 |
Gr. F |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.03465 |
Gr. G |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.03649 |
Gr. H |
0.01870 |
0.02244 |
0.03648 |
Maximum obligation evolution
Forecast consumption range |
up to 3,999 kWh |
4,000 to 29,999 kWh |
from 30,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
HT |
TTC |
HT |
TTC |
Max obligations (€/kWh) Gr. A |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.06766 |
Gr. B |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.06856 |
Gr. C |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.07110 |
Gr. D |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.07388 |
Gr. E |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.07690 |
Gr. F |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.07913 |
Gr. G |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.08097 |
Gr. H |
0.05734 |
0.06881 |
0.08097 |
How has the gas price evolved so far?
According to figures published by the French Ministry for Territorial Planning and Ecological Transition, the average pre-tax (HT) price of natural gas for households in France is around €0.092/kWh in 2024. More concretely, for a typical consumption of around 11,000 to 12,000 kWh/year, this corresponds to an annual budget of approximately €1,470 to €1,600/year including tax.
After a notable increase in March 2026 (+3.94%), prices slightly decreased in April 2026. The international context is expected to impact the benchmark price from May onwards.
Month |
Average price incl. tax (€/kWh) |
Change vs previous month |
|---|---|---|
April 2026 |
0.13912 |
-0.70% |
March 2026 |
0.14010 |
+3.94% |
February 2026 |
0.13480 |
-1.52% |
January 2026 |
0.13688 |
+0.45% |
December 2025 |
0.13627 |
-0.47% |
November 2025 |
0.13692 |
+0.06% |
October 2025 |
0.13684 |
-1.46% |
September 2025 |
0.13887 |
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Source: CRE Open Data. Variations rounded. |
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Gas benchmark price: the reference index for natural gas
Introduced by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE – Commission de régulation de l’énergie) in May 2023, the gas benchmark price is a neutral and transparent indicator designed to serve as a reference following the end of regulated gas tariffs in France.
Published monthly, it is used as a comparison tool for consumers and as a reference for suppliers when designing their offers.
This price reflects supply, transmission and storage costs, and therefore mirrors real changes in the natural gas market. However, it is not binding: suppliers remain free to set their own prices.
Why doesn’t your bill always go down?
Have you noticed that your gas bill does not always decrease? Several factors may explain this:
Taxes and transmission costs: gas prices do not depend only on market costs. A significant share of your bill comes from taxes and network costs (transport, storage, distribution).
A colder winter leading to higher consumption: naturally, heating systems run more often, increasing usage and therefore the bill.
The key role of the thermostat: the French SDES (Service des données et études statistiques) indicates that heating accounts for around 60% of a household’s energy consumption in Paris. A simple adjustment can therefore have a real impact. According to ADEME (October 2022), lowering the temperature by 1°C can reduce energy consumption by around 7%. Conversely, increasing the thermostat by just 1°C can significantly raise your bill.
How can you reduce your gas bill right now?
Choose the most suitable gas offer
The first lever to control your bill is to check whether your contract still matches your needs. There are two main types of gas offers:
Fixed-price offers: they guarantee a stable price per kWh over the contract duration, making long-term budgeting easier.
Variable-price offers: they follow market price trends, both upward and downward.
H3 : Adopt the right daily habits
Your habits and equipment maintenance play a key role in your consumption. Simple actions can make a significant difference:
Set your heating to 19°C in living areas.
Service your boiler once a year to ensure efficiency.
Install a smart thermostat to better control temperature and reduce energy consumption by up to 15% per year.
Close shutters at night and insulate windows and doors.
Regularly bleed radiators for more even heat distribution.
Renovate to consume less
For longer-term savings, energy renovation remains the most effective and sustainable lever. Insulation, heating regulation, replacing an old boiler with a condensing boiler or a hybrid heat pump… savings on your bill can be immediate and significant. Several financial aids are available:
MaPrimeRénov’
Energy Savings Certificates (CEE)
Energy voucher (Chèque énergie) for lower-income households
ENGIE can support you in your renovation projects and help you identify available financial aid to reduce your consumption sustainably while improving home comfort.
ENGIE: greener gas for a more sustainable future
At ENGIE, the energy transition is not just a concept—it is a concrete action. Several initiatives are implemented to reduce carbon emissions and support your energy consumption:
Development of biomethane injected into the French network, a renewable energy produced locally.
Support for local renewable energy production, encouraging sustainable and nearby solutions.
Personalised support to help every household better understand and manage their gas consumption.
At ENGIE, some offers now include a share of biomethane, a green gas produced in France. This helps reduce carbon emissions without changing your equipment.
Gas prices in April: key takeaways
The average gas benchmark price stands at €0.13912/kWh including tax in April 2026, a decrease of -0.70% compared with March 2026.
A high bill can result from taxes, network costs, or simply a cold winter. Simple actions (setting heating to 19°C, boiler maintenance, insulation) can quickly and effectively reduce consumption.
For lasting savings, energy renovation (insulation, boiler replacement) and green gas offers including biomethane—actively developed by ENGIE—are key levers.
Is the gas benchmark price the final price?
No. The benchmark price is a reference. Each supplier is free to set its own tariffs (including taxes and network costs).
What is the purpose of a fixed-price contract?
It guarantees a stable price per kWh over the contract duration. This protects you from sudden increases but also means you do not immediately benefit from market decreases.
What is green gas?
It is biomethane, a renewable energy produced in France from organic waste. ENGIE integrates it into its offers to reduce carbon emissions.
How is the natural gas price for households calculated?
The price you pay on your gas bill (the kWh price) is composed of three main elements:
- Supply cost: the purchase price of gas on international markets. This is the most volatile component.
- Transmission cost: it corresponds to transporting gas (via networks operated by GRDF or local distribution companies) to your home. This cost is regulated and included in both your subscription and your gas kWh price.
- Taxes and contributions: set by the government and applied to both consumption and subscription. VAT is the most well-known, but not the only one.
