Natural gas prices rise: What consumers 2025 can expect!

Natural gas prices rise: What consumers 2025 can expect!

From 2025, Austria is now facing a significant increase in gas prices that will affect households. As ORF Vorarlberg reported, the state-defined price for CO2 certificates will increase from 45 euros to 55 euros per ton. This means that the cost of natural gas deliveries will increase by about 1.0 cents per kwh net. In addition, the gas storage levy will increase to 0.299 cents per kWh net, since the levy on gas export is expected to be abolished by the German federal government. With these changes, households with a consumption of 15,000 kWh a year must expect additional costs of around 15 euros gross per month, depending on the final legal requirements that will be determined by the end of December.

rising network charges and the reasons behind it

In addition, the network charges will increase by around 13 percent from January 1, 2025. This development is due to rising operating costs and falling natural gas consumption. Quido Salzmann from Illwerke VKW emphasized that the effects on natural gas prices will be less strong than with electricity prices. Nevertheless, the supply of Illwerke VKW, which has a volume of 700 gigawatt hours, remains secured what is important for households and companies.

In terms of price increases, consumers are aware of their rights. According to the Federal Network Agency, energy suppliers must inform their customers at the latest one month before a planned price change and provide understandable explanations. Consumers have the right to terminate their contract if there are price changes, unless a special price adjustment clause applies. This gives consumers some security in a changing energy market, so that they can react quickly in the event of unexpected increases. Consumers should also make sure to terminate their contracts in good time and, if necessary, switch to a new provider to save costs.