Greece is one of the 13 European countries in which it was noted drop in electricity prices in April while the is also important drop in the price of natural gas last month. The data comes from the monthly report ΕΕΙΙ (Household Energy Price Index) which records the evolution of energy prices in 33 European countries.

In particular, the price of electricity in April (including taxes, fees, etc.) was set at 29.62 cents per kilowatt hour and was reduced by 3% compared to March. It is noted that prices increased in 5 countries (Austria, Norway, Italy, France). The drop in prices in most European capitals reflects, according to HERI, the decline in international natural gas prices. The average price of electricity in April in the 27 EU member countries was 26.5 cents.

Looking at variable electricity tariffs alone, Greece at 25.1 cents per kilowatt hour was the 7th cheapest market, down from April’s average of 30.19 cents. The price of natural gas in Athens was 8.62 cents per kilowatt hour, lower than the European average (11.46 cents). The price of fuel decreased in our country by 12% compared to the previous month, while the trend was downward in all countries due to the de-escalation of international prices.