The gas price in the Netherlands is calculated per cubic metre (m³). It consists of the supplier’s delivery price (base tariff / grondtarief), government levies (Energy Tax – Energiebelasting) and 21% VAT. The actual price depends on the type of contract (fixed, variable or dynamic), the supplier and overall market conditions.

Development of Gas Prices

Until autumn 2021, household gas prices in the Netherlands were around €1.00 per m³ (including taxes and levies).

From autumn 2021 onwards, prices increased sharply. In 2022 they temporarily exceeded €4.50 per m³, mainly due to the energy crisis and tensions on international gas markets.

Since 2023, gas prices have largely normalised again.

As of January/February 2026, the average gas prices for new contracts are approximately:

• around €1.10 – €1.20 per m³ for dynamic or competitively priced fixed contracts

• around €1.20 – €1.30 per m³ for 1- to 3-year fixed contracts

These prices include Energy Tax and VAT, but exclude fixed base and grid charges.

A precise forecast is not possible, as gas prices may fluctuate at short notice due to factors such as weather conditions, import volumes (LNG) and developments on European gas markets.

Structure of the Final Consumer Price

Part of the gas price is determined by the energy supplier through the base tariff (grondtarief).
With a fixed contract (vast tarief), this price remains constant for the duration of the contract.
With variable contracts, the tariff can generally be adjusted twice a year.
With dynamic contracts, the price is linked daily to wholesale market prices (TTF), plus taxes and fixed costs.

Energy Tax on Gas

Since 1 January 2026, the Energy Tax on gas amounts to €0.73 per m³.
This rate applies up to an annual consumption of 5,000 m³ for gas meters classified as G6 or smaller.

The former renewable energy surcharge (Opslag Duurzame Energie – ODE) has been fully integrated into the Energy Tax.
Households receive an annual fixed tax reduction, which is credited via the annual energy bill.

Additional Regulations

• The former regional gas surcharge (gasregiotoeslag) has been abolished.

• The temporary price cap (prijsplafond) applied only in 2023 and is no longer in force.

• 21% VAT is applied to all components of the gas price.

Note

The gas price may change at any time. Your actual tariff depends on the supplier, contract type and your individual consumption.

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We recommend regularly using a price comparison tool at Comparisonportal.nl to review current tariffs and contract options.

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Sources:

[1] Consumentenbond (01/2026). Wat is de gasprijs per m3? Retrieved 3 February 2026 from https://www.consumentenbond.nl/energie-vergelijken/gasprijs
[2] NU.nl (02/02/2026). Gasprijs daalt snel na koude winter. Retrieved 3 February 2026 from https://www.nu.nl/economie/6384631/gasprijs-daalt-snel-na-koude-winter-betere-vooruitzichten-door-vloeibaar-gas.html