E.ON, a leading energy company, has unveiled plans to slash gas prices for approximately 150,000 customers without price fixation, effective from May. The reduction in prices, ranging between 13 and 21 percent compared to current rates, is poised to yield substantial annual savings for consumers, particularly those reliant on gas for heating purposes.

This announcement, made on Wednesday, underscores the energy sector’s responsiveness to fluctuations in wholesale energy prices. E.ON’s decision marks the third consecutive decrease in prices over the past year, reflecting a concerted effort to pass on cost benefits to consumers. The extent of the price reduction will be contingent upon individual consumption patterns.

Jan Zápotočný, Deputy Chairman of the Board of E.ON Energy, highlighted the favorable developments in the gas market, attributing the reduction in tariffs to factors such as a mild winter and declining commodity prices on exchanges. This enables E.ON to once again revise downwards tariffs for customers with products lacking price fixation.

Under the revised rates, regular customers will pay 1989 CZK per megawatt-hour (MWh) for delivered gas, inclusive of VAT, across all consumption bands. Notably, this uniform pricing structure ensures parity in gas costs irrespective of consumption levels.

E.ON’s projections indicate substantial annual savings for households across varying consumption profiles. For instance, an average household solely utilizing gas for cooking, with an annual consumption of up to 1.89 MWh, stands to save approximately 680 CZK annually compared to existing tariffs. Similarly, households relying on gas for water heating, with an annual consumption of around eight MWh, can anticipate a total cost reduction of about 2,500 CZK. Meanwhile, households utilizing gas for heating purposes and consuming approximately 15 MWh annually are poised to benefit from a substantial total cost reduction of around 4,500 CZK.

The move by E.ON reflects a commitment to enhancing affordability and accessibility in the energy sector, offering tangible benefits to consumers amid evolving market dynamics. As these revised tariffs come into effect, consumers can anticipate greater flexibility and cost savings in managing their energy expenditures, thereby fostering a more sustainable and efficient energy landscape.

Article by Prague Forum