This year, many households will feel the sting of higher water and sewerage prices. Water and sewerage tariffs are being sharply increased in many parts of the country, a new report shows. Municipalities are passing the bill on to households instead of taking responsibility for the cost, says Björn Berggren, chairman of the Nils Holgersson group behind the report.
BusinessElectricity grid prices are once again rising significantly faster than inflation, mostly among companies that have introduced an efficiency fee. The most expensive electricity grid is now more than twice the price of the cheapest. The fact that there is such a big difference shows that there is no reasonable explanation, says Björn Berggren of the Nils Holgersson Group.
BusinessThe Swedish electricity grid companies are making substantial profits, TT's review of the companies' accounts shows. The regulation automatically gives a right to overcompensation, says Erik Lundin, researcher and expert on electricity grid regulation. New rules will change that, but only after 2028.
BusinessOnce again, a substantial increase in district heating prices is expected. The increase next year will be at least 6-7 percent, according to forecasts. Heating is often the most expensive housing cost, so it will hurt your wallet even more. At least half of our associations will increase their fees because of district heating, says HSB manager Johan Nyhus.
BusinessHousing costs such as heating, waste, water and sewage, and electricity charges continued to soar this year. Overall, they became ten percent more expensive compared to 2024. This is the fourth year in a row with double-digit increases for charges that residents cannot influence.
BusinessWater and sewage fees are skyrocketing for the country's property owners and housing associations, shows a new study. It is far above inflation, it will be a heavy bill for households and property owners, says Rikard Silverfur, chairman of the Nils Holgersson group.
BusinessA large majority in Skurup want to keep Nils Holgersson sitting on a goose back in the municipality's logotype, shows the preliminary result of Sunday's referendum.
SwedenFor the second year in a row, the district heating prices are soaring. The average price rose nine percent between 2024 and 2025, and the year before it was even worse. There is no way to protect customers from such aggressive increases, says Rikard Silverfur, chairman of the Nils Holgersson group.
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