Electricity in France is priced via the EDF Tarif Bleu regulated rate: €0.194/kWh (Base option, as of Feb 2026); alternative suppliers offer from €0.1625/kWh (~16.2% cheaper). Average annual electricity bills run €1,057-€1,723 depending on supplier/home, and include VAT (20% since Aug 2025), the CTA grid contribution (15% of fixed TURPE since Feb 2026), and an electricity excise tax of €30.85/MWh for households (since Feb 2026). Gas: reference rate ~€0.10/kWh TTC (early 2026); annual gas bills range from ~€200 (cooking only) to over €2,000 (large heated home) — expect roughly €50 more on average energy bills in the coming year. Water is managed at the commune level via contracted operators (usually Veolia, Suez, or Saur), with pricing varying significantly by region. Combined basic utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m² apartment average around €183/month.