Energy costs continue to rise: Households now pay up to 35.7% more!

Energy costs continue to rise: Households now pay up to 35.7% more!

In February 2025, budget customers had to record higher energy costs again. According to vienna.at , energy costs rose by 0.2 percent compared to the previous month. The costs increased by 3.4 percent in the year, which is above inflation, as the Austrian Energy Agency (AEA) reports.

Despite this general price increase, there were some exceptions. While firewood, natural gas and heating oil became slightly cheaper, electricity prices in February rose by 0.3 percent compared to January, which corresponds to a remarkable increase of 35.7 percent compared to the previous year. The price of wood pellets, which increase by 1.4 percent, is particularly striking, but is 15.7 percent cheaper in the year.

Developments in energy providers

In detail, the numbers show different developments in the different energy sources. Firewood was reduced by 0.3 percent in the monthly comparison and 9 percent in the annual comparison. Natural gas prices fell by 0.1 percent compared to January and are 12.3 percent cheaper in the year. Diesel prices rose slightly by 0.1 percent, but is 5.8 percent below the previous year's level. In contrast, prices for super gasoline increased by 0.7 percent in the month comparison, but are 0.4 percent cheaper in the year. Heating oil was reduced by 0.1 percent and is 6.5 percent below the previous year.

The development of energy prices is also influenced by the increase in electricity costs in January 2025, which according to energyagency.at was 12.8 percent compared to the previous month. The main cause of this increase is the increased electricity costs, which are reinforced by the planned expiry expiry of state support measures, such as the electricity cost brake. The higher network costs and green electricity promotion costs, which are no longer covered from the state budget, also contribute to increasing costs.

recommendations for reducing costs

For household customers, it is recommended to check your own energy contracts for current offers and to switch if necessary. According to experts, the use of energy -efficient devices and the reduction of unnecessary loads can contribute to reducing energy costs. In addition, your own electricity generation by photovoltaic systems is mentioned as a possibility of reducing costs. Consumers can also obtain cheaper electricity due to renewable energy communities that have lower network costs.

These developments show that energy prices are in a dynamic state, whereby various factors work together to determine the final costs for household customers.