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Televizní noviny | Czechs have the most expensive electricity in Europe

In terms of purchasing power parity, the Czechs have the most expensive electricity in Europe and we are not doing the best with gas either. Eurostat data for the second half of last year show this. However, the Czech Republic has slightly improved in the year-on-year comparison. Filip Křenek, analyst at EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Televizní noviny.

In the Media

6. May 2025

In the case of the Czech Republic, households are significantly more burdened than industrial enterprises. It is a political decision.

The expensive electricity is not due to the price of the power component, but rather the regulated component, i.e. distribution charges. I do not believe that if electricity were not exported, it would be cheaper.

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