Electricity price per kWh in the U.S., January 2026: 0.192 $/kWh
Electricity price per kWh in the U.S. was 0.192 $/kWh in January 2026, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Previous month (December 2025): 0.189 $/kWh (unchanged).
- A year earlier (January 2025): 0.179 $/kWh.
- A newer figure is available: 0.196 $/kWh in September 2026.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics