They risk higher electricity bills this winter

They risk higher electricity bills this winter

Autumn is here and winter is fast approaching, but the weather changes are not the only thing that will affect the price of electricity in the future. Lower wind power production, shutdowns in nuclear power or rising gas prices can be factors that can affect electricity bills for the whole of Sweden.

The comparison service Elskling has analyzed how much the electricity prices for households may cost and whether variable or fixed electricity contracts are preferable.

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“Uncertainty is greater than in a very long time”

Still mean Åsa Hauerelectrical expert at Elskling, that the situation is uncertain.

– The uncertainty is greater than in a very long time because no one really knows how this new EU directive will affect electricity prices in Sweden. What we can see right now is that the benefit is variable, but if there’s anything we’ve learned in recent years, it’s that prices on the electricity market can fluctuate quickly, she says in a press release.

The new EU directive is planned to enter into force on October 29, and applies to flow-based electricity.

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At Elskling, they have now completed a forecast for how electricity prices may look from October 2024 to March 2025.

Hauer at Elskling hands out a hearth clap to those who want to avoid unpleasant surprises when the bill comes.

– If you have room in your finances to handle price fluctuations, then a flexible electricity contract can be a winner in the next six months. Those who want to avoid unpleasant price shocks this winter do best to bond. The prices of electricity contracts can change quickly, so be sure to compare your electricity contract at regular intervals, she says in the press release.

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The forecast: This is how much electricity will cost this winter

Variable electricity price in apartment

Electricity area 1: SEK 231/month

Electricity area 2: SEK 231/month

Electricity area 3: SEK 283/month

Electricity area 4: SEK 308/month

Fixed electricity price in apartment

Electricity area 1: SEK 325/month

Electricity area 2: SEK 325/month

Electricity area 3: SEK 449/month

Electricity area 4: SEK 513/month

Variable electricity price in villa

Electricity area 1: SEK 935/month

Electricity area 2: SEK 935/month

Electricity area 3: SEK 1,193/month

Electricity area 4: SEK 1,303/month

Fixed electricity price in villa

Electricity area 1: SEK 1,380/month

Electricity area 2: SEK 1,380/month

Electricity area 3: SEK 1,976/month

Electricity area 4: SEK 2,273/month

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