Short Term Residential Electricity Price Outlook (cents per kWh)
Short-term residential electricity price outlook forecasts where Texas household power prices are headed through 2026. This helps consumers time a switch and lock in a plan before expected price increases.
Key Insights
Short-term residential electricity prices show a clear upward trajectory with increased volatility in recent years. After a long period of relative stability, prices accelerated sharply post-2021 and now fluctuate at a higher level. This suggests near-term price pressure remains elevated rather than reverting to prior lows.
Prices trend upward with higher recent volatility
Post-2021 marks a clear step-change in levels
Near-term outlook remains elevated