Electricity and Gas Utilities in Australia

6 verified figures for Australia, covering 5 indicators from 1 primary source. Every figure links to the report it came from.

Verification 6 verified data points Updated 15 Sep 2026 Last verified 15 Sep 2026 Reviewed 15 Sep 2026 Next update Sources typically refresh annually

The short version

Key takeaways

  1. Average negative wholesale electricity price in Australia averaged -25 USD in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
  2. Share of hours with negative wholesale electricity prices in Australia averaged 25% in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
  3. Average wholesale electricity price in Australia averaged 68 USD/MWh as of 30 June 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
  4. Wholesale electricity price annual growth in Australia came in at -6% as of 30 June 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
  5. Wholesale electricity price growth in Australia came in at -5% in Q1 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official

The complete table

Electricity and Gas Utilities data for Australia

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6 data points across 5 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.

IndicatorPeriodValueSourceType
Average negative wholesale electricity price2024-25 USDIEAT12024actual
Average wholesale electricity priceas of 30 Jun 202568 USD/MWhIEAT12025actual
Share of hours with negative wholesale electricity prices +1 more 202425%IEAT12024actual
Wholesale electricity price annual growthas of 30 Jun 2025-6%IEAT12025actual
Wholesale electricity price growthQ1 2025-5%IEAT12025actual

Primary documents

Sources

3 primary source documents. Every figure on this page traces to one of these.
Document Publisher Authority tier Published Accessed Locator Data points
Prices Press release IEA T1 Official 15 Sep 2026 Negative prices highlight the need for more flexibility in supply and demand 3
Prices: Trends in wholesale markets differ across regions – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 Press release IEA T1 Official 15 Sep 2026 Prices: Trends in wholesale markets differ across regions 2
Executive summary – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 Press release IEA T1 Official 15 Sep 2026 Wholesale electricity prices rose in some regions, while negative prices are becoming more common 1

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StatOrigin. (2026). Electricity and Gas Utilities in Australia: statistics. Retrieved from https://statorigin.org/industries/utilities/australia