02/03/2026
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Electricity prices experienced an unprecedented surge following Russia's invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, with wholesale prices in some European markets more than tripling in the first half of 2022 compared to 2021. In the immediate aftermath of the invasion, wholesale electricity prices in Europe increased by over 200% in some regions, driven by a 180% spike in gas prices within the first two weeks.
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Key Regional Impacts (Early 2022):
Europe: Wholesale electricity prices often averaged over €500 per MWh in March 2022, compared to an average of €35 per MWh in 2020.
UK: The energy price cap for households rose by 54% in April 2022, with a further 27% increase in October 2022.
EU Households: Residential electricity prices in EU capitals increased by an average of 29.5% between pre-invasion and post-invasion periods, with some capitals seeing hikes over 70%.
The House of Commons Library
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Key Drivers and Context:
Gas Dependency: Because electricity in Europe is often priced based on gas-fired plants, the surge in natural gas prices directly caused electricity prices to skyrocket.
Pre-existing Trends: Energy prices were already rising due to post-pandemic demand, but the conflict caused them to peak.
Peak Increases: By the second half of 2022, household electricity prices in some countries, such as Romania and Czechia, had nearly doubled (+112% and +97% respectively).
European Commission
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While wholesale prices have moderated since the peak in 2022, they have not returned to pre-crisis levels.
The House of Commons Library.
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