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Electricity excise duty rates in 2026

The electricity excise duty paid by households (higher rate) is set at €30.85/MWh from 1 February 2026, then €30.62/MWh from 1 August 2026.

Amount
30.85 €/MWh
Impact on public finances

No official estimate found for this measure.

Effective date
1 February 2026

Measure impact

Standard rate: €25.19/MWh from 1 February and €24.69/MWh from 1 August 2026. Higher rate (households): €30.85, then €30.62/MWh. Businesses: €20.42/MWh (standard) and €26.35/MWh (higher) from 1 August 2026.

Official references

Law number: Arrêtés du 27 janvier 2026 et du 8 juin 2026 (accise sur l’électricité)

Sources

28 January 2026
7 July 2026

Procedure timeline

Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.

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2 / 2 steps
Completed
1 February 2026

Entry into force

Application

Immédiate ou à la date prévue

Application des tarifs 2026 (révisés au 1er août 2026 par l'arrêté du 8 juin 2026)
Completed
28 January 2026

Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication de l'arrêté du 27 janvier 2026 fixant les tarifs de l'accise sur l'électricité