Energy costs rise again: This is how you avoid nasty surprises!

Energy costs rise again: This is how you avoid nasty surprises!

The alarm bells ring again! Austria faces an increase in energy costs, which could hit many households hard. As Today. This could mean that the annual bills will soon become significantly more expensive. A spokesman for Vienna Energie already advised to adapt partial amounts so as not to be confronted with an unexpectedly high additional payment. If you pay an additional 20 to 30 euros a month, you can avoid financial difficulties in the long run.

The regulatory authority E-Control draws attention to the current market situation. Johannes Mayer, head of the economic department, almost describes the current situation as "Black Friday". Despite the 1.8 percent reduction in energy costs in October, the market is more stable than in the crisis year 2022. However, the price for natural gas remains high, while electricity prices have dropped compared to the previous year. There are also good offers for changing providers, since many dubious providers have been pushed out of the market by the crises of past years. However, Mayer warns that cheap tariffs are often associated with low customer service. Therefore, interested consumers should carefully compare before changing the provider.

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