Updated June 2026. The cheapest energy option in France depends on your consumption and meter power, so the winning supplier is the one with the lowest combination of abonnement and price per kWh for your usage, currently TODO(verify). EDF still offers the regulated Tarif Bleu as a reference, while Engie, TotalEnergies, Octopus Energy, Mint Energie, and Ilek compete on market offers. The regulated gas tariff ended in June 2023. Because all prices are volatile, compare live figures on the official free comparator run by the Mediateur national de l'energie.
Key takeaways
- Every French energy bill splits into abonnement (fixed subscription), prix du kWh (consumption), and taxes (accise sur l'electricite, ex-CSPE, plus TVA).
- EDF still offers the regulated Tarif Bleu for electricity; the regulated gas tariff ended in June 2023.
- Alternative suppliers Engie, TotalEnergies, Octopus Energy, Mint Energie, and Ilek compete on the price per kWh and the abonnement.
- For electricity you choose option base (one flat price) or heures pleines / heures creuses (a cheaper off-peak rate).
- The regulator is the CRE; the grids are Enedis (electricity) and GRDF (gas), independent of your supplier.
- All actual prices are volatile: compare live figures on the official free comparator from the Mediateur national de l'energie.
How much does electricity and gas cost in France?
Answer: There is no single figure, because French energy prices are volatile and set per offer. What stays constant is the structure of the bill: a fixed abonnement, a price per kWh for consumption, and taxes. EDF's regulated Tarif Bleu is the common reference for electricity, while gas is sold only as market offers since the regulated gas tariff ended in June 2023.
To get a real number for your home, read the current prices from the official free comparator run by the Mediateur national de l'energie. It ranks offers for your exact consumption, meter power (kVA), and option (base or heures pleines / heures creuses). The CRE publishes reference data on regulated tariffs. Because headline euro amounts change often, verify current prices on each supplier's site before you commit.
How do energy tariffs compare by supplier?
The table below lists the main suppliers newcomers compare, with the two price cells that matter, the abonnement and the price per kWh. Because all actual prices are volatile, the price cells read TODO(verify): pull the current figures from the Mediateur national de l'energie comparator, the CRE, and each supplier before you decide.
EDF
TODO(verify)- Offer type
- Tarif Bleu (regulated)
- Abonnement
- TODO(verify)
- Price per kWh
- TODO(verify)
- Green?
- No
Engie
TODO(verify)- Offer type
- Market offer
- Abonnement
- TODO(verify)
- Price per kWh
- TODO(verify)
- Green?
- Some offers
TotalEnergies
TODO(verify)- Offer type
- Market offer
- Abonnement
- TODO(verify)
- Price per kWh
- TODO(verify)
- Green?
- Some offers
Octopus Energy
TODO(verify)- Offer type
- Market offer
- Abonnement
- TODO(verify)
- Price per kWh
- TODO(verify)
- Green?
- Yes
Mint Energie
TODO(verify)- Offer type
- Market offer
- Abonnement
- TODO(verify)
- Price per kWh
- TODO(verify)
- Green?
- Yes
Ilek
TODO(verify)- Offer type
- Market offer
- Abonnement
- TODO(verify)
- Price per kWh
- TODO(verify)
- Green?
- Yes
Sources: Mediateur national de l'energie comparator (comparateur.energie-mediateur.fr), CRE, and each supplier, June 2026. All prices are volatile; the price cells are TODO(verify).
What makes up your energy bill?
A French energy bill breaks into three parts. The terms below are stable, even though the euro amounts move. Understanding them lets you compare suppliers on a like-for-like basis rather than on a single headline number.
Abonnement
TODO(verify) EUR/month fixed- What it is
- A fixed monthly subscription that does not depend on how much you use. Its level is sized to your meter power (in kVA for electricity), so a higher power connection costs more per month.
- Price note
- This is the same line on every bill regardless of consumption. Both EDF's Tarif Bleu and market offers charge an abonnement.
Prix du kWh (consumption)
TODO(verify) EUR/kWh- What it is
- The variable part that scales with the number of kilowatt-hours you actually consume. This is where suppliers compete most, and where a base option or heures pleines / heures creuses split applies.
- Price note
- For electricity you choose option base (one flat price) or heures pleines / heures creuses (a cheaper off-peak rate for part of the day). Confirm the current price per kWh on the supplier's site.
Taxes
Accise sur l'electricite + TVA- What it is
- The accise sur l'electricite is the excise duty that replaced the former CSPE. TVA (value added tax) applies to both the abonnement and the consumption. These are set by the state, not the supplier.
- Price note
- Taxes are the same regardless of supplier, so switching supplier changes the abonnement and price per kWh, not the tax structure. Amounts are volatile and set by the state.
Base vs heures pleines / heures creuses
Bill components (abonnement, prix du kWh, taxes) are structural and stable; the euro amounts are volatile. Verify current figures on the Mediateur national de l'energie comparator and each supplier's site.
Which offer fits your usage?
Answer: The right offer depends on your consumption persona. A small, low-use home is driven by the abonnement and a simple option base; a high-use home is driven by the price per kWh and can benefit from heures pleines / heures creuses. Rank the shortlist for your exact profile on the Mediateur national de l'energie comparator.
Light or single-occupant household
Family or high-consumption home
If green energy matters to you
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does electricity and gas cost in France?
Electricity and gas prices in France are volatile and set per offer, so you should read the current figures from the official comparator rather than a fixed number. Every French energy bill is built from three parts: the abonnement (a fixed monthly subscription that depends on your meter power), the prix du kWh (what you pay for consumption), and taxes (the accise sur l'electricite, formerly the CSPE, plus TVA). The regulated electricity tariff, EDF's Tarif Bleu, still exists and is a common reference point; the regulated gas tariff ended in June 2023, so all gas offers are now market offers. Compare live prices on the free comparator run by the Mediateur national de l'energie at comparateur.energie-mediateur.fr.
What is the cheapest energy supplier in France?
The cheapest supplier depends on your consumption profile, your meter power (kVA), and whether you pick a base option or heures pleines / heures creuses, so there is no single winner. Alternative suppliers such as Engie, TotalEnergies, Octopus Energy, Mint Energie, and Ilek compete against EDF's regulated Tarif Bleu on the price per kWh and the abonnement. Because the actual euro amounts move frequently, use the official free comparator from the Mediateur national de l'energie to rank offers for your exact usage before you switch.
What makes up a French energy bill?
A French energy bill has three stable components. The abonnement is a fixed subscription billed every month, sized to your meter power (in kVA for electricity). The prix du kWh is the variable part that scales with how much you consume. Taxes include the accise sur l'electricite (the excise duty that replaced the CSPE) and TVA (value added tax). For electricity you also choose a pricing structure: option base (one flat kWh price) or heures pleines / heures creuses (a cheaper off-peak rate for part of the day).
Does the regulated electricity tariff still exist in France?
Yes. The regulated electricity tariff, known as the Tarif Bleu, is still offered by EDF and remains a widely used reference point for households. Its level is set with input from the CRE (Commission de regulation de l'energie). The regulated gas tariff, by contrast, ended in June 2023, so gas is now sold only through market offers from suppliers. The distribution grids are run by Enedis for electricity and GRDF for gas, independent of which supplier you buy from.
How do I compare energy offers in France?
Use the official free comparator operated by the Mediateur national de l'energie at comparateur.energie-mediateur.fr. It lets you enter your consumption, meter power, and option (base or heures pleines / heures creuses) and then ranks offers on real, current prices. The CRE also publishes reference data on regulated tariffs. Because prices are volatile, always confirm the abonnement and the price per kWh directly on the supplier's site before subscribing, since headline figures change often.
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