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What is the cheapest energy supplier?
The cheapest energy supplier in 2026 is Budget Thuis. This is according to our independent price survey. Vattenfall and Oxxio also consistently offer competitive prices.
Top 3 cheapest energy suppliers in 2026:
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cheapest for you. Although these suppliers are often affordable, the cheapest one varies depending on your situation. Your address, energy usage, and whether you have solar panels all play a major role. Compare energy suppliers and find out which one is cheapest for you.
*According to our research on the best energy suppliers, these suppliers appeared most frequently in the top 3 of the cheapest suppliers in our energy comparison tool over the past year.
How to Find the Cheapest Energy Supplier
Looking for the cheapest energy supplier? Our energy expert Geert explains how to find one in 3 steps.
1. Enter your information.
Start by entering your postal code and energy usage in our comparison tool. Don't have your exact energy usage on hand? No worries! We'll make an estimate for you.
2. Compare the plans for your address
You'll see an overview of all the energy plans available for your address. The cheapest plan is always listed at the top of the comparison tool.
3. Sign the contract.
Have you made your choice? You can easily sign your contract with the energy supplier through Keuze.nl. Just enter your personal information and your preferred start date, and you’re all set. You always have a 14-day cooling-off period.
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Top 10 Cheapest Energy Suppliers
The cheapest energy supplier in July 2026 is Energiedirect. This is based on an average annual consumption of 2,500 kWh and 1,100 m³ and a 1-year fixed-term contract.
Here are the top 10 cheapest energy suppliers for July 2026:
| # | Supplier | Eletricity price per kWh | Gas price per m3 | Offer | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Energiedirect | € 0.265 | € 1.451 | €300.00 | €191.52 |
| 2. | ENGIE | € 0.290 | € 1.555 | €470.00 | €192.30 |
| 3. | Innova Energie | € 0.255 | € 1.359 | €335.00 | €194.58 |
| 4. | UnitedConsumers | € 0.287 | € 1.580 | €430.00 | €195.73 |
| 5. | Greenchoice | € 0.268 | € 1.542 | €350.00 | €195.80 |
| 6. | Budget Thuis | € 0.286 | € 1.525 | €380.00 | €195.98 |
| 7. | Vandebron | € 0.276 | € 1.534 | €370.00 | €198.08 |
| 8. | Essent | € 0.276 | € 1.427 | €220.00 | €198.18 |
| 9. | Vattenfall | € 0.267 | € 1.500 | €250.00 | €199.55 |
| 10. | Oxxio | € 0.286 | € 1.565 | €365.00 | €199.84 |
Last updated on
July 26, 2026.
Prices based on average energy usage with gas and electricity (2500 kWh, 1100 m3) and grid operator costs from Stedin.
The cheapest supplier of solar panels
Our price comparison of the best energy supplier for 2026 in the “solar panels” category shows that UnitedConsumers is often the cheapest option for solar panel owners.
With our energy comparison tool, you can easily check if that applies to you as well. The cheapest plan based on your situation is always listed at the top, including feed-in costs and feed-in tariff.
Curious about the current rates? These are currently the five cheapest suppliers for households with solar panels.
Top 5 cheapest energy suppliers for solar panel owners:
| # | Supplier | Eletricity price per kWh | Gas price per m3 | Feed-in tariff per kWh | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Budget Thuis | € 0.286 | € 1.525 | € 0.010 | € 183.86 |
| 2. | Vattenfall | € 0.267 | € 1.500 | € 0.124 | € 186.57 |
| 3. | PowerPeers | € 0.283 | € 1.463 | € 0.150 | € 187.43 |
| 4. | Greenchoice | € 0.268 | € 1.542 | € 0.150 | € 188.22 |
| 5. | UnitedConsumers | € 0.255 | € 1.460 | € 0.116 | € 188.61 |
Last updated on
July 26, 2026.
Prices based on average energy usage with gas and electricity (2500 kWh, 1100 m3), generation from 11 panels (3500 kWh) and grid operator costs from Stedin.
Cheapest energy supplier with only electricity
Currently, UnitedConsumers is the cheapest electricity provider. This is based on a standard consumption of 2,500 kWh.
Top 5 cheapest electricity providers:
| Supplier | Electricity Rate | Discount | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedConsumers | €0.29 per kWh | €210.00 | €38.05 |
| ENGIE | €0.29 per kWh | €235.00 | €39.32 |
| Vattenfall | €0.27 per kWh | €150.00 | €39.50 |
| Greenchoice | €0.27 per kWh | €150.00 | €40.06 |
| Mega | €0.31 per kWh | €236.00 | €40.82 |
Last updated on 26 July 2026.
Looking for the cheapest energy supplier for your situation? Our energy comparison tool makes it easy to find the cheapest electricity-only plans, with the lowest rates and highest discounts.
Cheapest dynamic energy supplier
With a dynamic energy contract, your electricity rates change every 15 minutes and your gas rates change daily. By using electricity when prices are low, you can save a lot on your energy costs. If you don’t do this, it could end up costing you significantly more.
The top 5 cheapest dynamic energy suppliers in 2026:
| Supplier | Discount | Monthly price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Thuis | € 330.00 | € 183.34 | View |
| PowerPeers | € 330.00 | € 184.08 | View |
| NextEnergy | € 345.00 | € 184.59 | View |
| Pure Energie | € 360.00 | € 184.81 | View |
| Vandebron | € 300.00 | € 188.56 | View |
Last updated on
July 26, 2026.
Prices based on average energy usage with gas and electricity (2500 kWh, 1100 m3) and grid operator costs from Stedin. Dynamic rates based on average exchange prices (EPEX SPOT).
Most Expensive Energy Supplier
The most expensive energy supplier may vary by postal code. However, Pure Energie is a supplier that consistently ranks among the most expensive energy suppliers in comparison tools when offering a fixed-rate energy contract.
In addition, major suppliers such as Essent and Eneco are usually among the most expensive suppliers (with variable-rate contracts). Vattenfall, on the other hand, has improved its price position and, according to our independent price survey (from April 2025 to April 2026), ranks among the cheapest energy suppliers in the Netherlands.
In our energy comparison tool, you’ll always find the cheapest energy supplier right at the top.
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