Electricity prices in Palestine (2026): price per kWh
Most households in the West Bank pay through prepaid meters at a single price of ₪0.5551 per kWh before VAT, or ₪0.6439 with VAT. This is the 2025 tariff approved by the Council of Ministers on 5 March 2025; we found no new tariff for 2026.
| Item | kWh | Amount |
|---|
Residential electricity tariff in force
The Palestinian Electricity Regulatory Council sets the tariff and the distribution companies apply it: JDECO (Jerusalem District), NEDCO (North), SELCO (South), HEPCO (Hebron) and Tubas Electricity. The price below is for prepaid meters, used by most households.
| Residential tariff 2025 (before VAT) | Price |
|---|---|
| Prepaid meter: single price per kWh | 0.5551 ₪/kWh |
- VAT: 16%. Published prices exclude it.
- In Jericho and the Jordan Valley the prepaid price is lower: ₪0.5057 per kWh before VAT.
How much is a monthly electricity bill in Palestine?
Estimated monthly cost on a prepaid meter, including VAT:
| Monthly consumption | Bill (month) | Per month | Average per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kWh | 64.39 ₪ | 64.39 ₪ | 0.6439 ₪/kWh |
| 200 kWh | 128.78 ₪ | 128.78 ₪ | 0.6439 ₪/kWh |
| 300 kWh | 193.17 ₪ | 193.17 ₪ | 0.6439 ₪/kWh |
| 400 kWh | 257.57 ₪ | 257.57 ₪ | 0.6439 ₪/kWh |
| 600 kWh | 386.35 ₪ | 386.35 ₪ | 0.6439 ₪/kWh |
Post-paid meter blocks
Customers with post-paid meters have a block tariff, in shekels per kWh before VAT:
| Monthly consumption | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 – 160 kWh | 0.5103 |
| 161 – 250 kWh | 0.5500 |
| 251 – 400 kWh | 0.6344 |
| 401 – 600 kWh | 0.6782 |
| Above 600 kWh | 0.7498 |
We could not confirm whether these blocks are charged progressively (each block at its own price) or whether all consumption is charged at the price of the block reached, so the calculator uses the prepaid price.
The 2025 increase and government support
In March 2025 the government approved an electricity price increase, and the Energy Authority announced that the government would absorb 58% of it. The prepaid price rose from ₪0.5140 in 2024 to ₪0.5551 before VAT. In Jericho and the Jordan Valley the price remains lower, at ₪0.5057.
The calculator does not include fixed charges because we found no monthly fixed fee on prepaid meters in official sources.
Electricity in Gaza
The grid in the Gaza Strip has largely collapsed and residents depend on private generators. On 12 October 2026 the Energy Authority in Gaza capped the price of generator electricity at ₪29 per kWh. That is not a grid tariff; the prices on this page apply to the West Bank.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of electricity per kWh in Palestine in 2026?
On prepaid meters, ₪0.5551 per kWh before VAT, or ₪0.6439 with 16% VAT. In Jericho and the Jordan Valley, ₪0.5057 before VAT.
What are the post-paid electricity rates in Palestine?
Post-paid meters use blocks: ₪0.5103 up to 160 kWh a month, ₪0.5500 up to 250, ₪0.6344 up to 400, ₪0.6782 up to 600 and ₪0.7498 above 600, before VAT.
Is VAT included in the electricity price?
No. Published prices exclude the 16% VAT.
How much do 200 kWh cost in Palestine?
On a prepaid meter: 200 × 0.5551 = ₪111.02, or about ₪128.78 with VAT.
How much does electricity cost in Gaza?
Gaza currently depends on private generators; in October 2026 the Energy Authority in Gaza capped their price at ₪29 per kWh.
Official sources
- سلطة الطاقة: الحكومة ستتحمل 58% من الزيادة الجديدة في أسعار الكهرباء — وفا (WAFA)
- نشرة الاقتصاد الفلسطيني، نيسان 2025 (جدول تعرفة مجلس تنظيم قطاع الكهرباء) — معهد أبحاث السياسات الاقتصادية الفلسطيني (ماس)
- سلطة الطاقة تحدد الحد الأقصى لسعر الكهرباء التجاري بـ 29 شيكل — الرأي
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.