EU ETS auctions
EU carbon price in 2018
EU carbon allowances averaged €15.32 per tonne at auction in 2018, +165% on 2017. Prices ranged from €7.68 to €24.85 across 203 auctions.
Average
€15.32
Low
€7.68
High
€24.85
Auction revenue
€12.5bn
Every EU carbon auction in 2018
Highest clearing price: €24.85 on 10 September 2018. Lowest: €7.68 on 9 January 2018.
Monthly averages, 2018
| Month | Average | Low | High | Auctions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | €8.39 | €7.68 | €9.34 | 16 |
| February 2018 | €9.38 | €8.66 | €9.99 | 18 |
| March 2018 | €11.35 | €9.89 | €14.05 | 18 |
| April 2018 | €13.21 | €12.65 | €13.99 | 18 |
| May 2018 | €14.83 | €12.77 | €16.25 | 14 |
| June 2018 | €15.12 | €14.20 | €16.35 | 19 |
| July 2018 | €16.22 | €14.95 | €17.45 | 20 |
| August 2018 | €18.77 | €17.38 | €21.30 | 19 |
| September 2018 | €21.56 | €19.51 | €24.85 | 16 |
| October 2018 | €19.61 | €16.87 | €22.09 | 20 |
| November 2018 | €18.66 | €15.85 | €20.30 | 17 |
| December 2018 | €20.69 | €18.55 | €23.40 | 8 |
Source: EEX EU ETS primary market auction report 2018. Averages are volume weighted. Aviation allowance auctions are excluded.