Wholesale prices are higher than they were a year ago

• A temporary easing of pressure on the international crude oil markets has led to a fall in Austrian retail prices
• Falls in heating oil, diesel and premium petrol are pushing down the energy price index
• Energy prices remain above last year’s levels
• Price rises resulting from the recent escalation of hostilities in July are not yet reflected here

The Austrian Energy Agency, on behalf of Wärmepumpe Austria, reports: Under the ElWG, heat pumps will be able to harness their flexibility potential in future

Wholesale gas prices are higher than a year ago

Wholesale prices are higher than they were a year ago

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• Falls in heating oil and diesel prices are weighing on the energy price index
• However, energy prices remain well above last year’s levels
• Further price falls are on the cards for June

Wholesale prices more expensive than a year ago

• Energy prices rise by 9.1% in March compared to February
• High energy prices burden households and the economy
• No easing foreseeable in the short term