Written question asked by Ben Spencer (Conservative) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. It was answered by Martin McCluskey (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Electricity: Prices

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the average industrial electricity price in the UK was in the latest year for which figures are available compared with (a) France, (b) Germany, (c) the United States and (d) Sweden; and what assessment has been made of its potential effect on data centre investment decisions.

Answer: The Department publishes data on international comparisons of non-domestic electricity prices on GOV.UK. The Government recognises that electricity prices are an important factor in data centre investment decisions, alongside access to power, grid connection times, planning and wider infrastructure considerations. The Government continues to work with industry, Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator to improve electricity system efficiency, accelerate grid connections and support investment in strategically important digital infrastructure.

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