Electricity Price Trends in Western Europe (2008-2011) | Comparative Analysis #2178618 (License: Personal Use)

This grouped bar chart displays residential electricity prices (in euros per kWh) for ten Western European countries-Irish Republic, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, UK, and Spain-tracked across nine key months from January 2008 through December 2011. Prices peaked in early 2008 (e.g., Ireland at €15.70), then generally declined, with the Western European average settling at €9.35/kWh by December 2011. Each country’s trend reveals regional volatility, especially in Ireland and Belgium, where prices dropped significantly over the period.

Used in energy policy reports, utility market analyses, or consumer advocacy articles to illustrate price dynamics and cross-country comparisons; targets researchers, policymakers, and informed consumers seeking historical electricity cost insights.