Electricity prices in southern Sweden are already at their highest level this year, and they are expected to rise further. But locking in a fixed-price contract now looks much more expensive. It has paid off only on a few occasions.
BusinessNine kronor per kilowatt hour. That's how much electricity costs at times on Monday evenings in southernmost Sweden. For a single quarter-hour, it's a new record.
BusinessElectricity risks becoming prohibitively expensive this winter, surpassed only by the crisis year of 2022. But locking in a price now? Well, that could be even more expensive.
BusinessThe heat in Europe has air conditioning running at full speed. With the weather mostly calm, electricity becomes particularly expensive in the evenings.
BusinessSeveral of Sweden's nuclear power plants are in serious trouble. Add drier weather and high gas prices, and summer electricity prices in 2026 will be the most expensive in a long time.
BusinessElectricity prices in May are at their highest level since Russia's large-scale offensive against Ukraine began in 2022. Analysts say dry conditions and soaring gas prices are to blame.
BusinessThe price of electricity is expected to be significantly higher through this summer than at the same time last year. This is due to a weak spring flood and the war in Iran.
BusinessThe nuclear reactor at Oskarshamn is being taken out of service following an unexpected failure. Electricity prices are now rising.
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