French gas bills are about to rise another 5.8%, and the Middle East war is why
Households in France face another 5.8% increase in gas prices. Over 2026 as a whole, the average bill is set to rise 11.8%, or 143 euros, the energy regulator says.
If you heat your home or cook with gas in France, your next bills won't be kind. A new increase of 5.8% is on the way for French households.
The figures come from the CRE, France's energy regulation commission. Its calculations show that over the whole of 2026, the average gas bill will rise by 11.8%. That works out at 143 euros more per household.
The increase comes in the wake of the war in the Middle East. The conflict began at the end of February, after Israeli-American strikes on Iran, and it has put pressure on energy markets ever since.
The 143 euros is an average, so your own bill will depend on how much gas you use and on your contract. If you are on a regulated or market-based offer, it is worth checking the details with your supplier.
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