U.S. average electricity price
$0.190 per kWh as of Oct 2026
- ▼ −$0.006 (−3.1%) from a month earlier $0.196 on Sep 2026
- ▲ +$0.002 (+1.1%) from a year earlier $0.188 on Sep 2025
What it measures
The average price households pay for electricity per kilowatt-hour across U.S. cities, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' average price data. Commercial rates are set separately but move with the same fuel and grid costs.
Why it matters to a small business
Electricity is a recurring cost for almost every business, and a large one for restaurants, medical practices and anyone running refrigeration or machinery.
Recent readings
| Date | Dollars per kWh |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $0.190 |
| Sep 2026 | $0.196 |
| Aug 2026 | $0.196 |
| Jul 2026 | $0.197 |
| Jun 2026 | $0.198 |
| May 2026 | $0.196 |
| Apr 2026 | $0.194 |
| Mar 2026 | $0.190 |
| Feb 2026 | $0.189 |
| Jan 2026 | $0.192 |
| Dec 2025 | $0.189 |
| Nov 2025 | $0.189 |
Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU000072610, retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Published monthly. Official figures can be revised after they are first released.
Related indicators
- Diesel $6.127per gallon ▼ −$0.165 (−2.6%) vs. a week earlier Nov 9, 2026
- Gasoline $3.995per gallon ▼ −$0.158 (−3.8%) vs. a week earlier Nov 9, 2026
- Crude oil (WTI) $99.64per barrel ▲ +$1.75 (+1.8%) vs. a month earlier Nov 3, 2026
- Natural gas $2.63per million BTU ▼ −$0.27 (−9.3%) vs. a month earlier Nov 3, 2026