Ana Vasconcelos· Renew

Nuanced

The energy bill remains twice as high for Europeans as for Americans

Omissions

• The ratio varies significantly across EU member states - Germany (€38.4/100 kWh) is more than twice as expensive as the US, while other EU countries have prices closer to US levels.
• The claim does not specify whether it refers to electricity only or all energy (including gas).
• The Eurostat data was published after the speech date (2026-03-10), though the reference period (H1 2025) is before the speech.
• No specific source was cited by the speaker.
• US electricity prices increased significantly in 2025, narrowing the gap compared to previous years.

Sources

• PrimaryEurostat - Electricity price statisticsEU household electricity prices averaged €28.2 per 100 kWh in H1 2025; Germany at €38.4 per 100 kWh
• PrimaryEPRINC - Household Electricity Prices in the U.S. and EuropeComparison of average household electricity prices between US and European countries showing EU prices significantly higher
• SecondaryEurelectric - US vs EU: the ultimate power prices showdownEurope has higher energy prices than the US, but such generalisations fail to capture the full picture