Electricity price in Belgium

In Belgium, the electricity price per kWh — and the services around it — can differ greatly per supplier. It's important to compare prices carefully before signing a contract with an energy supplier in Belgium.

Below, the most popular contracts of the five suppliers available in Brussels for April 2026. To compare every contract across the whole country, use the CallMePower energy comparison tool.

Electricity prices in €cent per kWh on 23/04/2026
Supplier Contract name Single-rate (c/kWh) Peak hours (c/kWh) Off-peak (c/kWh)
Bolt EnergieBolt Plenty Variable Brussels12.8414.129.96
ENGIE ElectrabelENGIE Direct Online Brussels13.1214.4510.18
LuminusLuminus ComfyFlex13.4514.7810.42
TotalEnergiesTotalEnergies myDrive Brussels13.6814.9210.61

Prices in €cents per kWh including VAT (6%); network charges and levies are not included. Source: supplier rate cards on 23/04/2026.

Not sure whether to choose a variable or a fixed electricity tariff? See our guide on choosing between a fixed and variable energy contract.

Influence of the energy meter on the electricity price

The electricity price per kWh depends on the type of meter you have. There are three electricity tariffs and meters:

  1. Single-rate meter: the price per kWh of a single-rate meter is always the same, regardless of the time of day
  2. Dual-rate meter: the price per kWh of a dual-rate meter can differ for peak and off-peak hours, usually lower during off-peak
  3. Exclusive night meter: an electricity rate only used during off-peak hours

The day-and-night rate and the night-only rate are disappearing with the arrival of the capacity tariff in Flanders. From 2023, network operators no longer distinguish between peak and off-peak hours in the distribution tariff — though energy suppliers can still set different per-kWh prices.

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Components of the Belgian electricity price

The electricity price consists of several components. Depending on market prices, certain components weigh more or less in the final price. In general, the energy cost is the largest part and mainly depends on wholesale-market prices.

Below, the typical composition of the electricity price in Belgium in April 2026:

~50%

Energy cost

Price per kWh set by the supplier — the only competitive component.

~30%

Distribution & transport

Set by the network operator (Fluvius, ORES, Sibelga, etc.) — same for every supplier.

~20%

Taxes & levies

VAT (6%) plus regional taxes for cogeneration and green energy.

Source: CREG, December 2024. Indicative breakdown — exact percentages vary by month and household.

For more on how the bill works, see our page about energy consumption and your bills in Belgium.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Belgian electricity price