Reference bodies
- ValbiomResearch and expertiseWalloon association supporting biomass valorisation projects.
- SPW ÉnergieGovernmentWalloon energy administration: policy, support schemes and regional statistics.
- VEKA — Vlaams Energie- en KlimaatagentschapGovernmentFlemish Energy and Climate Agency.
- ODE VlaanderenTrade organisationFlemish organisation of renewable energy stakeholders.
- StatbelOfficial statisticsStatistics Belgium.
Key figures
In August 2026, the wood fuel price index (2025 average = 100) was 107.9 in Belgium (+9.6% year on year), according to Eurostat (prc_hicp_minr, CP04542), updated on 2 October 2026.
In August 2026, the natural gas (network) price index (2025 average = 100) was 119.3 in Belgium (+24.9% year on year), according to Eurostat (prc_hicp_minr, CP04521), updated on 2 October 2026.
In H1 2026, the natural gas price for households (all taxes included) was 84.6 €/MWh in Belgium (−7.9% year on year), according to Eurostat (nrg_pc_202, G3000 · GJ20-199 · I_TAX), updated on 13 October 2026.
In H1 2026, the natural gas price for businesses (excluding VAT) was 43.9 €/MWh in Belgium (−13.1% year on year), according to Eurostat (nrg_pc_203, G3000 · GJ10000-99999 · X_VAT), updated on 13 October 2026.
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