Cost of Living
EU gas prices fall 3.5% year-on-year, Portugal remains among the most expensive
Eurostat data shows the average natural gas price for EU household consumers fell to 0.11 euros per kWh in the first half of 2026. Portugal recorded an average price of 0.13 euros per kWh, ranking among the most expensive EU members alongside France, and following Sweden and the Netherlands.
Why it matters
While EU natural gas prices are decreasing, Portugal remains one of the more expensive countries for household gas, both in nominal terms and when adjusted for purchasing power.Useful?
