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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now there's affordable stock electricity!

The price of stock electricity has decreased significantly, with average rates dropping to as low as 1.475 cents per kilowatt hour for certain times.

Mar 15 • 13:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Industrial Electricity Rates to be Revamped: Cheaper During Day, More Expensive at Night to Align with Solar Power Supply Capacity

South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a reform of industrial electricity rates to lower prices during the day and increase them at night, encouraging energy consumption during solar generation hours.

Mar 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba government proposes new grocery rules, rent control, some hydro hikes

The Manitoba government has unveiled plans to expand rent control, adjust electricity rates for large users, and stabilize grocery prices.

Mar 13 • 00:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LEA: fixed price plan tariffs jumped by 2.3% over the week

The week saw an increase in fixed price plan tariffs by 2.3%, with one supplier raising rates by 4-5%.

Mar 10 • 13:37 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The creditworthiness of Poles is increasing, Brussels wants cheaper electricity

Poles' creditworthiness is improving due to a recent interest rate cut, allowing for larger mortgage loans amid slow housing price growth.

Mar 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Slight relief: electricity prices on the stock exchange will drop by a tenth on Monday

Electricity prices in Estonia are set to decrease by 10.9% on Monday, according to Nord Pool's data, with variances in rates throughout the day.

Mar 9 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

At this price, electricity contracts are available now

Prices for fixed-term electricity contracts in Finland have remained stable since early March, with various energy providers offering competitive rates for apartment and detached house residents.

Mar 5 • 06:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

War against Iran will increase gasoline prices, gas and electricity may follow, in the worst case even interest rates (ten questions and answers)

The conflict in the Middle East is driving energy prices up, with gasoline potentially exceeding 1.60 euros per liter and inflation remaining above 4% due to the market turmoil.

Mar 4 • 16:53 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bills, how the storm in the markets is about to hit electricity and gas. Beware of variable rates

An analysis forecasts that rising gas prices could significantly increase annual bills for electricity and gas, urging consumers to watch upcoming bills and contract renewals.

Mar 3 • 01:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Climate Ministry: The Impact of US-Iran Airstrike on Domestic Electricity Rates is Limited

The South Korean government has stated that the recent US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran will have a limited short-term impact on domestic electricity prices due to a decrease in power demand caused by rising spring temperatures.

Mar 2 • 08:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI: Reductions of up to 23% in bills in March

The Greek state electricity company DEI has announced a reduction in household green electricity rates by up to 23% for March.

Mar 1 • 14:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Public utility rates for water, gas, electricity, and buses will increase again in the AMBA

Public utility rates for services like water, gas, electricity, and transportation in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) are set to rise starting March, affecting various income groups differently.

Feb 27 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aneel attributes increase in electricity bill in Roraima to Linhão de Tucuruí costs

The general director of the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel) cited a judicial process related to the Linhão de Tucuruí project as a key reason for the 24.13% increase in electricity rates in Roraima.

Feb 26 • 01:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reserve Bank could hike cash rate twice in 2026 as Australia’s inflation stays stubbornly high

Australia's Reserve Bank is projected to raise interest rates twice in 2026 due to persistent inflation, with January figures revealing a 3.8% rate driven by increasing electricity costs.

Feb 25 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇪 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 €134.31 per MWh, with peak rates hitting €250 during peak evening hours.

Feb 25 • 05:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland: Inflation Just Above Zero – Electricity Costs Down by 4%

Inflation in Switzerland remains slightly above zero, providing limited relief to the Swiss National Bank amidst pressure to return to negative interest rates.

Feb 13 • 08:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

LEA: One supplier increased electricity tariffs per week

A survey indicated that one independent supplier raised electricity tariffs by up to 1% in certain fixed price plans, while another supplier kept their rates unchanged.

Feb 10 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Arto switched to market electricity and now regrets it: A nearly thousand-euro bill awaits

A Finnish man, Arto Laitinen, regrets switching from a fixed electricity contract to market electricity, expecting a bill close to a thousand euros due to rising rates.

Feb 8 • 10:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Electricity: Mass exit from green tariffs – 83% shift of households to fixed rates

In Greece, a significant shift is occurring as 83% of households abandon green tariff electricity plans in favor of fixed rate contracts to gain more cost predictability in the wake of market fluctuations.

Feb 7 • 07:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The price of stock electricity continues to fall on Thursday

The price of stock electricity drops to just over 20 cents per kilowatt-hour, with the lowest rates occurring between midnight and 7 a.m.

Feb 4 • 12:39 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

It's better to postpone laundry washing Tuesday evening: very high electricity market price expected

On Tuesday, a very high electricity market price is expected in the Latvian region, with rates projected to peak at 0.7435 euros per kWh.

Feb 3 • 08:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Electricity prices on the stock market are high today as well

The price of electricity on the market today exceeds yesterday's rates, with an average tax-included cost of over 48 cents per kilowatt-hour, predicted to rise even higher in the afternoon due to low wind energy production and ongoing cold weather.

Feb 3 • 02:52 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

China halts electricity imports from Russia, Russian media reports

China has stopped importing electricity from Russia as prices have risen above domestic rates, according to reports from Russian media.

Jan 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

China has stopped buying electricity from Russia

China has fully halted the import of electricity from Russia as of January 1, 2026, due to high export prices that surpassed domestic rates.

Jan 16 • 12:12 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

China has stopped buying power from Russia

China has ceased all electricity imports from Russia starting January 1, 2026, due to uncompetitive pricing compared to domestic rates.

Jan 16 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The regulated electricity rate disconnects 55% from the wholesale market price and will be less volatile

The regulated electricity rate will now rely 45% on the wholesale market prices, making it less volatile as it incorporates longer-term market trends.

Jan 14 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Electricity: Consumers are increasingly turning to fixed tariffs

Consumers in Greece are shifting towards fixed electricity tariffs as prices for these contracts remain stable or lower compared to variable rates, especially after the prices equalized in December.

Jan 11 • 06:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Electricity Bills: How December 2025 Ends and What to Expect in January 2026

December 2025 is closing with about a 5% increase in wholesale electricity prices, raising pressure for higher electricity rates in January, as consumers and providers closely monitor the developments.

Dec 28 • 13:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Giving birth in the Central African Republic, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for mothers

Giving birth in the Central African Republic, one of the most dangerous countries in the world for mothers, is extremely difficult due to a lack of healthcare facilities, personnel, ambulances, and electricity, contributing to one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally.

Dec 25 • 04:30 UTC

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