EU ETS auctions
EU carbon price in 2026
EU carbon allowances averaged €79.05 per tonne at auction in 2026 so far, +8% on 2025. Prices ranged from €62.19 to €91.34 across 194 auctions.
Average
€79.05
Low
€62.19
High
€91.34
Auction revenue
€34.3bn
Every EU carbon auction in 2026
Highest clearing price: €91.34 on 16 January 2026. Lowest: €62.19 on 19 March 2026.
Monthly averages, 2026
| Month | Average | Low | High | Auctions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | €86.55 | €81.68 | €91.34 | 16 |
| February 2026 | €73.91 | €67.82 | €81.70 | 18 |
| March 2026 | €68.14 | €62.19 | €71.13 | 20 |
| April 2026 | €72.65 | €70.60 | €75.90 | 18 |
| May 2026 | €74.75 | €72.63 | €79.37 | 15 |
| June 2026 | €77.75 | €74.97 | €80.43 | 20 |
| July 2026 | €80.19 | €77.00 | €84.62 | 20 |
| August 2026 | €81.55 | €80.43 | €83.45 | 19 |
| September 2026 | €84.64 | €81.30 | €86.44 | 20 |
| October 2026 | €85.96 | €82.60 | €89.55 | 21 |
| November 2026 | €88.72 | €86.91 | €90.16 | 7 |
Source: EEX EU ETS primary market auction report 2026. Averages are volume weighted. Aviation allowance auctions are excluded.