Electricity price in the Czech Republic (2026): what households pay per kWh
A Czech household on the common D02d single-rate tariff pays roughly 6.6 CZK per kWh plus about 490 CZK a month in fixed charges, VAT included. The price has two parts: the energy you buy from a supplier of your choice, and regulated charges set by the regulator ERÚ.
| Item | kWh | Amount |
|---|
Representative 2026 household tariff (D02d)
There is no single national price: suppliers compete on the energy part and the regulated distribution charge depends on your region. The figures below are for ČEZ Prodej's open-ended standard product (price as of February 2026) in the ČEZ Distribuce area, with a 3×25 A main breaker on the D02d single-rate distribution class.
| D02d single-rate tariff, ČEZ area | Price |
|---|---|
| All consumption: energy + distribution + system services + electricity tax | 6.61 CZK/kWh |
- Supplier standing charge (ČEZ Prodej standard product): 163.35 CZK a month
- Distribution charge for a 3×25 A main breaker (ČEZ Distribuce): 309.76 CZK a month
- Non-network infrastructure fee: 15.57 CZK a month per metering point
- All prices include 21% VAT (DPH).
How much is a monthly electricity bill in the Czech Republic?
Estimated monthly cost with the representative tariff above. In practice you pay monthly advances (zálohy) and receive an annual reconciliation bill.
| Monthly consumption | Bill (month) | Per month | Average per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh | 1,149 CZK | 1,149 CZK | 11.49 CZK/kWh |
| 200 kWh | 1,810 CZK | 1,810 CZK | 9.05 CZK/kWh |
| 300 kWh | 2,471 CZK | 2,471 CZK | 8.24 CZK/kWh |
| 400 kWh | 3,132 CZK | 3,132 CZK | 7.83 CZK/kWh |
| 600 kWh | 4,454 CZK | 4,454 CZK | 7.42 CZK/kWh |
How the price per kWh splits
| Component (incl. VAT) | CZK/kWh | Who sets it |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (silová elektřina) | 3.86 | Your supplier (market price) |
| Distribution, D02d, ČEZ Distribuce | 2.52 | ERÚ (regulated) |
| System services | 0.20 | ERÚ (regulated) |
| Electricity tax | 0.03 | Law |
| Renewables levy (POZE) | 0.00 | Paid by the state budget in 2026 |
| Total | 6.61 |
About 58% of the variable price is the energy itself, which is the only part you can lower by switching supplier. The other 42% is regulated and is the same whichever supplier you choose.
What changed in 2026
From 1 January 2026 the state budget pays the full renewables levy (POZE), which used to add 495 CZK/MWh before VAT to every bill. ERÚ's amended price decision of December 2025 cut the regulated low-voltage component by 15.1% on average as a result.
Distribution prices still differ by region. For D02d in 2026 the distribution charge is about 2.52 CZK/kWh with ČEZ Distribuce, 2.78 CZK/kWh with EG.D (E.ON area) and 1.84 CZK/kWh with PREdistribuce (Prague). The monthly breaker charge for 3×25 A is 309.76 CZK, 302.50 CZK and 262.57 CZK respectively.
Comparing suppliers
Published 2026 totals for D02d illustrate the spread: E.ON about 6.55 CZK/kWh plus 462 CZK a month, and PRE about 5.57 CZK/kWh plus 422 CZK a month. Fixed-price products and spot-indexed products can be cheaper or more expensive than these open-ended standard offers. To compare two offers with your own consumption, use the electricity tariff comparator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does 1 kWh of electricity cost in the Czech Republic in 2026?
On a typical D02d household tariff the variable price is about 6.6 CZK per kWh including VAT, plus fixed monthly charges of roughly 420–490 CZK depending on supplier and region.
Why do Czech electricity bills have fixed monthly charges?
Because part of the cost does not depend on consumption: the distributor charges for the size of your main breaker (for example 3×25 A), and the supplier charges a standing fee.
What is the D02d tariff?
It is the standard single-rate distribution class for households with medium consumption. Households with storage heaters or heat pumps use dual-rate classes with cheaper night or off-peak hours.
Do Czech households still pay the POZE renewables fee?
Not in 2026. The state budget covers the full POZE levy from 1 January 2026, so it no longer appears on household bills.
Is the electricity price the same everywhere in the Czech Republic?
No. The energy price depends on the supplier and the regulated distribution charge depends on the distribution area (ČEZ Distribuce, EG.D or PREdistribuce).
Official sources
- ERÚ issues amending price decision for regulated prices in 2026 — Energetický regulační úřad (ERÚ)
- Cena elektřiny 2026 – srovnání E.ON, PRE, ČEZ — TZB-info
- Ceny elektřiny 2026: srovnání dodavatelů — E15
Tariffs change by official decision. We review this page periodically, but always check the latest decision of the regulator or your distributor before making decisions.