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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Heat pump warning issued as gas and electricity bills face Β£330 rise

Experts warn of a significant rise in household energy bills by Β£332 due to fluctuations in wholesale prices and predictions of a surge in the energy price cap.

Mar 22 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Record price increases in Greek fuels brought by the Middle East: For the first time, wholesale diesel prices exceed those of unleaded gasoline

The Greek fuel market faces unprecedented price increases due to military actions in the Middle East, with diesel prices surpassing those of unleaded gasoline for the first time.

Mar 21 β€’ 17:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

IPTO: RES connected to the grid act as a buffer against rising power prices

Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator reports that the integration of renewable energy sources is significantly lowering wholesale electricity costs and improving resilience against price volatility.

Mar 20 β€’ 10:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Energy bills to surge to nearly Β£2,000 a year due to Iran war

Energy bills in the UK are projected to rise to almost Β£2,000 a year due to escalating conflicts in Iran, leading to increased wholesale gas prices.

Mar 20 β€’ 09:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMHE: A barrier against electricity price increases are the RES connected to the electricity system

Renewable Energy Sources (RES) connected systematically by ADMHE are reducing wholesale electricity prices in Greece.

Mar 19 β€’ 12:11 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

No 10 urged to hold emergency meetings amid 'energy bill disaster' threat

The UK government is being urged to convene emergency meetings in response to a significant spike in wholesale gas prices following an attack on a major LNG plant.

Mar 19 β€’ 11:43 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί ABC News AU
National & Local

Power prices set to fall, but Iran war casts long shadow over bill relief

Power prices in Australia are projected to decrease in the coming year due to renewable energy reducing wholesale costs, although ongoing geopolitical tensions related to the Iran war may impact these trends.

Mar 19 β€’ 04:57 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Milei's Suggestive Tweet After the Release of February's Wholesale Price Index: "Inflation Started with 0 Before August"

Javier Milei made a suggestive tweet regarding February's wholesale inflation rate, which was reported as just under 1%.

Mar 17 β€’ 21:45 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale inflation rose 1% in February, the lowest figure since May 2025

Wholesale inflation in Argentina increased by 1% in February, marking the lowest increase since May 2025, driven by a rise in domestic product prices and a drop in imported product prices.

Mar 17 β€’ 20:29 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

The price curve continues to rise: both fuel and gas are becoming more expensive

The average wholesale gas price in the Netherlands is rising, influenced by events in Iran affecting the Hormuz Strait.

Mar 16 β€’ 11:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Fuel retailers 'losing money' on diesel as prices spike

Fuel retailers in the UK are facing financial losses on diesel sales due to increased wholesale prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, according to the Petrol Retailers' Association.

Mar 11 β€’ 09:55 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Orlen Lowers Wholesale Fuel Prices. The First Time Since the Beginning of the War in the Middle East

Orlen has reduced wholesale fuel prices for the first time since the start of the ongoing war in the Middle East, providing relief to drivers amid fluctuating sentiments linked to Donald Trump's comments.

Mar 11 β€’ 09:37 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gasoline wholesale price increased by 26 yen, price expected to exceed average of 180 yen from the 12th

From the 12th, oil companies in Japan will increase wholesale gasoline prices by an average of 26 yen per liter, possibly surpassing 180 yen nationwide due to rising crude oil prices linked to tensions in Iran.

Mar 11 β€’ 06:02 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Missile to the socket and the pump

The article discusses how modern wars swiftly affect energy prices, particularly oil and gas, signifying a return to economic anxiety in Spain as wholesale electricity prices approach February 2024 highs amidst geopolitical tensions.

Mar 10 β€’ 23:16 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Road freight prices rise

Wholesale prices at Orlen have surged to 6359 PLN per cubic meter of diesel, significantly impacting road carriers.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:25 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iwona Trusewicz: The Mystery of Expensive Fuels in Poland

Poland is experiencing a significant increase in fuel prices, with wholesale prices rising nearly 30% over just a few days, prompting concerns and calls for government intervention.

Mar 7 β€’ 14:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis 'fix now' warning as cheap energy deals vanish 'by the minute'

Energy expert Martin Lewis warns that cheap energy deals are disappearing rapidly due to a surge in wholesale energy prices linked to Middle East conflicts.

Mar 4 β€’ 11:38 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Walmart: the cheapest grocery store in the U.S., according to a ranking

A national ranking has identified Costco Wholesale as the cheapest grocery store in the U.S., offering prices that are 21.4% lower than Walmart.

Mar 3 β€’ 21:13 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

LEA: electricity, biofuel, and natural gas prices decreased in the country per week

The average wholesale prices of electricity, biofuels, and natural gas in Lithuania have fallen over the past week, though global supply concerns are emerging due to events in Iran.

Mar 2 β€’ 10:45 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

Gas prices have skyrocketed, now over 40 euros. Storage is barely a third full

Wholesale gas prices in Europe have surged over 25% due to US-Israeli attacks on Iran, raising fears of long-term disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 2 β€’ 10:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Electricity: Reductions in β€˜green’ tariffs are coming in March

Market signals indicate a decrease in β€˜green’ tariff charges in Greece for March, correlated with the wholesale electricity market conditions.

Feb 28 β€’ 05:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: 0.8% Increase in Producer Prices in January, Much Higher Than Estimates

Wholesale prices in the U.S. rose at a faster-than-expected rate in January, contradicting hopes of a declining inflation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:50 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Wholesale inflation started the year at 1.7% and summed up to 26.5% in the last 12 months

Wholesale prices increased by 1.7% in January compared to the previous month, while year-on-year inflation reached 26.4%, highlighting a significant gap with retail price increases.

Feb 19 β€’ 21:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: "Green light" for the 3 billion euro package to reduce wholesale energy prices

Italy has approved a package worth approximately 3 billion euros aimed at reducing wholesale energy prices to protect household purchasing power and support business competitiveness.

Feb 18 β€’ 17:24 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
World

Gas prices are falling in the EU. Hungary and Slovakia have increased purchases from Russia

Hungary and Slovakia are increasing their gas imports from Russia despite declining supplies from Gazprom to the EU and falling wholesale gas prices in Europe.

Feb 2 β€’ 12:28 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
World

Freezing weather drives gas prices in Europe to highest since August

Wholesale gas prices for the European market have surged above 35 euros per megawatt-hour, reaching their highest level since last August due to forecasts of colder weather and lower wind energy production.

Jan 16 β€’ 11:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
Life & Tech

The orange electricity tariffs are coming – What changes and who benefits

Starting in early 2026, a new hourly dynamic pricing model known as 'orange tariffs' will be implemented, where electricity prices will fluctuate based on wholesale market prices and require smart meters.

Jan 15 β€’ 14:12 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
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 β€’ 04:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Electricity: Rapid increase in zero and negative prices in wholesale with over 475 hours in 2025

The wholesale electricity market is seeing a rapid rise in zero and negative prices, projected to exceed 475 hours in 2025, with 7% of renewable energy considered wasted amidst ongoing market volatility.

Jan 9 β€’ 06:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

Why providers kept electricity prices stable in January

Electricity providers opted to maintain stable pricing for January despite a slight increase in wholesale energy costs in December, signaling stability to consumers and the market.

Jan 2 β€’ 09:16 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Proto Thema
National & Local

DEI: Stable prices for household tariffs in January despite the rise in wholesale prices

DEI is maintaining stable prices for its basic household tariffs for January 2026, despite an increase in wholesale electricity prices recorded in December.

Dec 31 β€’ 12:31 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 13:46 UTC

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