Austrian electricity price index rises for the second time in a row

• Electricity and gas prices down significantly month-on-month
• Heating energy sources significantly cheaper year-on-year
• Discontinuation of support measures at the turn of the year

The Austrian Energy Agency has successfully completed the "Label Compliance" project together with market surveillance authorities from four EU Member States - Austria, Bulgaria, Germany and Slovenia.

Wholesale electricity and gas prices at previous year's level

• Fuel and heating oil prices significantly reduce household energy costs
• Firewood and pellets significantly cheaper year-on-year
• Cancellation of support measures at the turn of the year

Wholesale gas prices rise by 6.6 % compared to the previous month of October

Wholesale electricity and gas prices fall year-on-year

• Fuel and heating oil prices significantly reduce household energy costs
• High end customer prices despite falling wholesale costs
• Gas, electricity and district heating prices fall slightly, but remain at a high level
• Long-term price declines noticeable, but still above pre-crisis levels

Austrian electricity price index has been falling for 21 months