Overview

• 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.