Energy Prices to Shift for Millions of German Households in 2025

Many will see lower electricity costs, while gas prices remain mixed with significant increases and decreases depending on the provider.

Around 1.8 million households will benefit from electricity price reductions averaging 10%, resulting in annual savings of approximately €189 for a typical household.
Gas prices show a mixed trend: 600,000 households will see a 12% decrease, saving an average of €381 annually, while 700,000 households face an 18% increase, adding €416 to yearly costs.
Despite some reductions, basic energy tariffs remain significantly higher than alternative provider offers, with potential savings of up to 42% for electricity and 28% for gas through switching.
Over 1,100 basic energy providers have announced price adjustments, with 280 reducing electricity rates but 47 increasing them; similar patterns are observed for gas providers.
Comparison platforms like Verivox and Check24 emphasize the financial benefits of switching from basic tariffs, highlighting substantial cost differences between standard and alternative plans.