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Despite Global Crises, Iraq Maintains Low Electricity Costs

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15 Apr 2026
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Global energy markets face sharp volatility, highlighting countries with the cheapest electricity and their resilience .

Price differences reflect varying energy management models and reliance on domestic versus imported resources.

This plays a direct role in shielding economies from fuel-driven inflation.

Despite regional tensions, some countries maintain notably low electricity prices.

Iran leads globally due to strong subsidies and energy availability.

It is followed by countries like Ethiopia and Kyrgyzstan using hydropower or local fuels.

In the Arab region, Libya, Egypt, and Sudan rank among the cheapest.

Iraq also appears with a low rate near $0.040 per kWh.

This reflects government support and domestic resource availability.

Such pricing helps attract investment and reduce industrial costs.

However, ongoing geopolitical tensions may challenge sustainability.

Especially amid global supply disruptions and rising energy costs.


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