Tag #French Electricity Market

How will the shift from the Arenh system to a market-based electricity pricing system in France impact average household electricity bills in 2026?

France's 2026 electricity market reform, as denounced by UFC-Que Choisir, is projected to drastically increase consumer prices by an average of 19%, potentially adding up to €250 annually for average households. This is primarily due to the shift from a regulated nuclear energy pricing system (Arenh) to a market-based system, exposing consumers to volatile wholesale electricity prices.