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Africa's power costs average $0.141 per kilowatt-hour

Residential electricity prices across Africa averaged $0.141 per kilowatt-hour in the third quarter of 2026, while businesses paid less.

Africa's electricity prices in the third quarter of 2026 averaged $0.141 per kilowatt-hour for residential consumers and $0.134 per kilowatt-hour for businesses.

The difference between what households and businesses pay reflects typical pricing structures across the continent, where commercial users often benefit from lower rates due to higher consumption volumes and less need for distribution infrastructure to reach individual customers.