Residential energy prices in Europe increased significantly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, stabilizing a year later but remaining above pre-crisis levels. Low-income households are most affected, spending a larger share of their budget on energy. As of early 2026, electricity prices vary widely across European capitals, with Kyiv having the cheapest at 8.8 c€/kWh and Bern the most expensive at 38.5 c€/kWh. Gas prices also show significant variation, with Kyiv at 1.6 c€/kWh and Stockholm at 35 c€/kWh. Rankings change when adjusted for purchasing power, indicating that nominal prices can be misleading. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)