Britain has some of the highest energy prices in the developed world!
why?
because we stopped getting our own gas.
because we became overdependent on imported energy.
because we haven't built anywhere near enough nuclear.
because we chose not to grow.
we're in energy despair
let's see how we compare to France and the US, and what our energy makeup is across the country
click regions for more information
how does this affect you?
let's take the washing machine example
most washing machines use around 1 kWh per wash..
at the end of 2024 it's 4x the price to run a wash in the UK rather than the USA.
thats just one appliance...
highest price observed
on 22/01/25, the UK's energy price was nearly 5x larger than France's at the same moment.
| Location | Price (£/MWh) |
|---|---|
| France | 136.15 |
| UK | 626.19 |
These figures highlight the significant volatility in energy prices and underscore the importance of monitoring international market conditions.