Residential electricity prices in Shafter, CA in April 2026 averaged approximately 35.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 87% more than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Shafter differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Shafter increased approximately 3%, from 32.48 ¢/kWh to 33.35 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Shafter in April 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Shafter natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Shafter natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Shafter (California) decreased approximately 7%, from 22.29 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 20.72 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Shafter solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Shafter levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Shafter, CA in Kern County has an approximate population of 16,988. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Shafter, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Shafter, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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