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Highest electricity price in two years – now it's turning

It became the most expensive electricity week in the south since the weeks before Christmas two years ago. Now the electricity price is plummeting and much indicates that the price shock was temporary.

Highest electricity price in two years – now it's turning

The Electricity Price Shock is Over – the Price Plummets Sharply

On Friday, the electricity price will drop significantly in the southern half of the country, compared to Wednesday and Thursday. The electricity price shock is over for now.

The Electricity Price Shock is Over – the Price Plummets Sharply

Over 8 kronor – electricity as expensive as during the crisis

On Thursday, the already sky-high electricity prices will increase further, to temporarily over 8 kronor per kWh in Svealand and Götaland. The electricity price is thus currently at the same sky-high level as during the energy crisis in 2022.

Over 8 kronor – electricity as expensive as during the crisis

Electricity in southern Sweden 167 times more expensive than in the north

Five kronor in southern Sweden. 2-3 öre per kWh in the northern half.

Electricity in southern Sweden 167 times more expensive than in the north

High Pressure Causes Electricity Prices to Soar

A powerful high-pressure system and windless weather – then electricity prices soar. In particular, in southern Sweden (electricity area 4), prices skyrocket to over five kronor per kilowatt-hour (kwh) for a few hours on Wednesday evening.

High Pressure Causes Electricity Prices to Soar

Lowest Electricity Price Since 2020 – Calm Winter Expected

Electricity prices are lower than in a long time – Southern Sweden is heading towards the cheapest month since 2020. And despite the new electricity system being expected to raise electricity prices in winter, there are currently no reasons for consumers to worry, according to assessors.

Lowest Electricity Price Since 2020 – Calm Winter Expected