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.
The short version
Key takeaways
- Average negative wholesale electricity price in Australia averaged -25 USD in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
- Share of hours with negative wholesale electricity prices in Australia averaged 25% in 2024 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
- Average wholesale electricity price in Australia averaged 68 USD/MWh as of 30 June 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
- Wholesale electricity price annual growth in Australia came in at -6% as of 30 June 2025 (IEA). IEA ↗ T1 Official
- 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
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
6 data points across 5 indicators. Each line shows the latest value; open a line for earlier periods and forecasts.
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
| 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