California electric rate increases
We track 3 utilities in California. 1 has a rate request pending with regulators.
Last checked Oct 2, 2026
Tracked utilities
- Pacific Gas and Electric2027 general rate case (2027-2030) · +$11.18/mo for 500 kWh from January 1, 2027Proposed
- San Diego Gas & ElectricRecovery of 2019-2022 wildfire mitigation costs (GRC Track 2)Approved
- Southern California EdisonThomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow recovery bonds · +$1.10/mo for 500 kWhIn effect
Average residential prices in California
Statewide averages across all utilities, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Electricity
Cents per kWh. Source: EIA, Electric Power Monthly
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| Month | Cents per kWh |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33.6¢ |
| June 2026 | 34.7¢ |
| May 2026 | 33.3¢ |
| April 2026 | 35.3¢ |
| March 2026 | 33.4¢ |
| February 2026 | 33.2¢ |
| January 2026 | 30.3¢ |
| December 2025 | 34.7¢ |
| November 2025 | 31.9¢ |
| October 2025 | 33.6¢ |
| September 2025 | 32.0¢ |
| August 2025 | 31.6¢ |
| July 2025 | 32.7¢ |
| June 2025 | 33.6¢ |
| May 2025 | 33.3¢ |
| April 2025 | 33.8¢ |
| March 2025 | 32.5¢ |
| February 2025 | 31.7¢ |
| January 2025 | 30.3¢ |
| December 2024 | 30.6¢ |
| November 2024 | 30.2¢ |
| October 2024 | 32.5¢ |
| September 2024 | 31.8¢ |
| August 2024 | 31.2¢ |
| July 2024 | 32.7¢ |
| June 2024 | 33.2¢ |
| May 2024 | 34.5¢ |
| April 2024 | 34.5¢ |
| March 2024 | 32.5¢ |
| February 2024 | 31.4¢ |
| January 2024 | 29.6¢ |
| December 2023 | 29.1¢ |
| November 2023 | 29.5¢ |
| October 2023 | 31.8¢ |
| September 2023 | 30.0¢ |
| August 2023 | 30.0¢ |
Natural gas
Dollars per thousand cubic feet. Source: EIA, Natural Gas Monthly
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| Month | Dollars per thousand cubic feet |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $20.33 |
| March 2026 | $20.72 |
| February 2026 | $22.45 |
| January 2026 | $22.96 |
| December 2025 | $23.78 |
| November 2025 | $22.19 |
| October 2025 | $21.81 |
| September 2025 | $21.89 |
| August 2025 | $22.09 |
| July 2025 | $22.17 |
| June 2025 | $21.48 |
| May 2025 | $20.98 |
| April 2025 | $21.43 |
| March 2025 | $22.29 |
| February 2025 | $22.50 |
| January 2025 | $20.88 |
| December 2024 | $20.63 |
| November 2024 | $19.68 |
| October 2024 | $19.91 |
| September 2024 | $19.35 |
| August 2024 | $19.15 |
| July 2024 | $18.42 |
| June 2024 | $17.47 |
| May 2024 | $17.32 |
| April 2024 | $17.97 |
| March 2024 | $20.04 |
| February 2024 | $20.84 |
| January 2024 | $17.35 |
| December 2023 | $21.07 |
| November 2023 | $21.35 |
| October 2023 | $19.39 |
| September 2023 | $19.26 |
| August 2023 | $19.77 |
| July 2023 | $18.67 |
| June 2023 | $18.13 |
| May 2023 | $18.07 |
Who approves rate changes
Investor-owned utilities in California need approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to change their rates. Rate cases, filings and decisions are public. Search the regulator's dockets.