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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Electricity, gas, water, transportation, and schools prices rise: why March is shaping up to be another month of high inflation

March is set to become a month of high inflation in Argentina due to increases in regulated services and other goods.

Feb 28 โ€ข 20:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Expecting electricity prices to rise alongside proposed tax changes

Proposed tax changes in Iceland may lead to increased electricity prices as the country plans to remove exemptions for energy facilities from property tax.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

February has brought the highest electricity prices in a year

Electricity prices in February reached a record high for Danish customers, marking the most expensive month in a year.

Feb 28 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

February was the most expensive month for Danish electricity customers in a year

February saw the highest electricity prices for Danish customers since February 2025, with an average price of about 84.7 รธre per kilowatt-hour in Eastern Denmark.

Feb 28 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Electricity: Reductions in โ€˜greenโ€™ tariffs are coming in March

Market signals indicate a decrease in โ€˜greenโ€™ tariff charges in Greece for March, correlated with the wholesale electricity market conditions.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Energy Submission of Europe: What It Means to Buy $750 Billion of Oil and Gas from the US

Europe's energy dependence is deepening with a proposed $750 billion agreement to purchase oil and gas from the US, sparking concerns over climate impact, electricity prices, and political uncertainty.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Europe builds offshore wind farms to reduce electricity prices

The article discusses the construction of offshore wind farms in Europe, aiming to lower electricity prices and enhance energy security through international connections.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Frosty Winter and Horrific Electricity Prices Again Next Winter? Check the Weather Statistics to See How Often Severe Frost Repeats

Many are considering their electricity contracts for next winter due to the recently experienced long and cold frost periods, which have driven electricity prices up significantly.

Feb 27 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Mangoes and Electricity Prices Fall in Feb

In February, key commodity prices in Kenya, including sugar and wheat flour, saw a decline, contributing to a decrease in inflation to 4.3 percent.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Vladimir Arhipov: we need to focus again on oil shale energy

Vladimir Arhipov advocates for a renewed focus on oil shale energy to address the crisis in Estonia's energy sector.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Electricity prices will rise on Friday

Consumers should expect slightly higher electricity prices on Friday, with the average price on the Nord Pool exchange increasing by 5.1 percent to โ‚ฌ73.81 per megawatt-hour.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

How much electricity costs differ across the country

A report highlights the disparities in electricity costs in Sweden, particularly affecting families using direct electric heating.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Report: Wind Power Eats Itself โ€“ Receives Only Half of the Average Electricity Price

Wind power production in Finland faces challenges as it receives only half of the average electricity market price due to overbuilding in recent years.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Sky-high electricity prices โ€“ but more residents of Norrbotten are locking in their contracts

Electricity prices have increased in Norrbotten due to various factors, prompting more residents to secure fixed-price contracts.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Arvi Hamburg: The carbon dioxide quota trading system is driving oil shale electricity out of competition

The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) is a significant factor contributing to high electricity prices, according to Arvi Hamburg.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Electric and gas prices increase across the board due to reduced government subsidies for March usage

Major electric and gas companies in Japan have announced price increases for March due to rising fuel costs and reduced government subsidies.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

5% VAT on Electricity? Poland Skeptical of European Commission Proposal

Poland expresses skepticism regarding the European Commission's proposals to lower electricity costs through tax reductions and budget adjustments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why electricity may be Donald Trump's 'Achilles' heel'

The article discusses how rising electricity costs amid energy supply issues could undermine President Trump's claims of improved economic conditions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity is about to become very cheap

Electricity prices are set to drop significantly in Finland due to an anticipated increase in wind power production.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you suffering from shocking electricity bills? A major turning point is approaching

The article discusses a potential relief for consumers facing high electricity prices due to an increase in wind energy production as weather conditions improve in Finland.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kallas: new wind farms may not lower electricity prices

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas questions whether the establishment of new wind farms will effectively reduce electricity prices without the integration of substantial storage solutions.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EXPERT EXPLAINS: How to cope with an unexpectedly high electricity bill

January saw electricity prices on the Estonian market double compared to last year, leading to record high bills for families.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

On Wednesday, electricity prices will rise even higher

Electricity prices in Estonia's Nord Pool market are set to rise by 2.6% on Wednesday, reaching โ‚ฌ134.31 per MWh, with peak rates hitting โ‚ฌ250 during peak evening hours.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The drop in the dollar alleviates a government fear: it contains increases in electricity, gas, and gasoline, and relieves inflation pressure

A decrease in the dollar exchange rate in Argentina has offered relief to the government by mitigating inflationary pressures associated with utility prices.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity price drops on Wednesday โ€“ see prices quarter to quarter

On Wednesday, the price of spot electricity in Finland is set to decrease significantly due to an anticipated rise in wind power production in the afternoon.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tuesday brings continued high electricity prices

On Tuesday, the average electricity price in Estonia remains high at 129.32 euros per megawatt-hour.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electricity bill is expected to rise above inflation this year, projections indicate

Projections indicate that the electricity prices in Brazil are set to increase beyond the inflation rate again this year due to regulatory weaknesses and climatic factors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A moment of relief for electricity users: price spike on Tuesday

Electricity prices are expected to rise again on Tuesday after a brief relief for users.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Unexpected error โ€“ nuclear reactor in Oskarshamn out of operation

A nuclear reactor in Oskarshamn, Sweden, will be offline for over a month due to unexpected maintenance needs, impacting electricity supply amidst high prices.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Harsh news for electricity market users โ€“ Super cheap prices soon a rarity

Electricity market users may soon face a stark reality as extremely low prices become increasingly rare, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Bad news for electricity customers

The fluctuating prices of electricity may gradually stabilize as new business models emerge to take advantage of these price variations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Weather Turnaround - This is How Much Stock Electricity Costs on Monday

The price of stock electricity in Finland is set to rise on Monday despite warmer temperatures and increased winds.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The price of stock electricity will rise on Monday

The price of stock electricity in Finland will increase to 15.64 cents per kilowatt-hour on Monday, up from 7.44 cents today.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

High energy prices threaten UKโ€™s status as manufacturing power, business groups say

A report reveals that rising energy prices risk the UK's manufacturing status, with 40% of businesses cutting investments due to high electricity and gas costs.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Saturday's electricity price offers some relief

The average electricity price on the Nord Pool exchange in Estonia for Saturday is significantly lower compared to the high prices experienced during the week.

Feb 21 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

The Commission will propose a reform of the electricity market, with no plans to abolish emission quotas

The European Commission is set to introduce reform proposals regarding the electricity market in March, amidst debates around high energy prices in Europe influenced by carbon emission quotas.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

How electricity users tackle high prices โ€“ electricity is exceptionally expensive in February

Electricity users in Finland are facing unprecedented high costs, prompting many to alter their consumption habits to manage rising bills.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for 200,000 electricity users: prices will start to fall in spring

Electricity prices in Lithuania are expected to decrease by approximately 24% from March, providing significant relief to consumers linked to variable pricing plans.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The price of exchange electricity is moderate on Saturday

The price of exchange electricity remains moderate on Saturday, with no dramatic price spikes throughout the day.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Voog: Cold Winter Nullified the Rise in the Reform Party's Ratings

Aivar Voog discussed in an ERR show that the Reform Party's anticipated rise in support was hindered by the harsh winter and high electricity prices.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Opposition Party Raised Concerns About Electricity Prices in Sweden - The Finger of Blame Points Towards Finland

Sweden's Left Party has challenged the government's approval of the Aurora Line, a power connection to Finland, citing rising electricity prices in northern Sweden as a consequence.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Italy plans to remove the cost of the CO2 quota from consumer electricity bills

Italy is preparing to reform its electricity market, leading to a significant drop in future electricity prices.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Left Party reports Busch to the Constitutional Committee for the Finnish power cable

The Left Party in Sweden has reported Energy Minister Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee over the government's approval of the Aurora Line power connection between Sweden and Finland, citing a dramatic increase in electricity prices following its implementation.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Bloomberg: Italy plans to remove carbon costs from electricity bills

Italy is preparing a comprehensive reform of its electricity market by planning to remove carbon costs from electricity bills, significantly impacting future trading prices.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

POWER FACES STORMS โŸฉ Today, electricity is extraordinarily volatile

Electricity prices in Estonia are expected to fluctuate significantly today, with a notable drop in average prices compared to the previous day.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

How Umeรฅ residents save on electricity: "Dark in the room"

Residents of Umeรฅ are struggling with high electricity prices and are implementing various strategies to reduce their costs amid challenging market conditions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In February, electricity bills may be even more expensive than in January - tell us how you are preparing for price spikes

Electricity bills in Finland are expected to rise further in February due to cold weather and low wind power production.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VEA: Increasing electricity consumption and price fluctuations demand rapid wind power development

The Latvian Wind Energy Association (VEA) highlights the growing electricity consumption and high prices as key challenges demanding the rapid development of wind energy capacity in Latvia.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Today's Morning Shower Unusually Expensive

Today's electricity prices are unusually high, particularly during the morning hours, impacting daily costs like showers and coffee.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now itโ€™s expensive electricity - see what time the peak is

Electricity prices in Finland are set to rise significantly, peaking at around 60 cents per kilowatt-hour on Thursday morning.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:23 UTC

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