Overview

• Preliminary 2026 gas network tariffs indicate household increases of roughly 10–12%, according to energy consultancy ene't.
• The analysis draws on filings from 38 distribution operators covering about 40% of Germany’s gas-served area, with broader figures expected as more tariffs are published.
• Regional spikes are pronounced, with Stadtwerke Pforzheim showing a 48.7% jump for a sample 20,000 kWh household, adding €239.72 to €732.27 annually.
• Further sizable hikes are signaled by operators such as Travenetz in Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
• By contrast, electricity network fees for households are currently showing relief of up to about 22%, largely attributed to a federal subsidy.