Winter is coming and Gas price in Italy Increases, especially regarding offers Fixed price: a December Compared to the previous month, the average price increases when reaching the best offers. +2,5% As highlighted AssisiAssociation of Utility Managers.
This, in short, translates into an average annual cost on the gas bill. 1.737 eurosfor a typical family with a fixed contract that uses 1,400 cubic meters per year.
But in some big cities, the cost reaches more than 1,800 euros a year, with Rome holding the record for the highest bill: Rome has the best fixed-price offer, with annual bills reaching around 1,866 euros.
Variable contracts
In December 2024, those who signed a contract with less enthusiasm then. Variable cost: The average increase for these families is approx. +0.55%. Families who choose this formula pay an average bill. 1.707 eurosWith savings of around €30 compared to fixed price contracts. But this contractual formula is not enough to guarantee peace of mind: Assium indeed warns that any future rise in international energy prices could wipe out these savings.
Price hikes in major cities
place of Residence Significantly affects the weight of the gas bill. beyond Romatoo Napoli, Katanzaro e Palermo Record average costs for gas over 1,800 euros per year. Anyone who might be surprised by these figures is reminded that latitude, and relatively milder temperatures, represent only one of the variables affecting households’ gas consumption. Another, for example, is the energy efficiency of buildings that allows to reduce the spread of heat.
Comparison with previous years
Despite the gains recorded in the free market, current rates are far from past record levels. In December 2021, gas price on the PSV market was 1.213 Euro/Smc, while today it has decreased by -61.8% to 0.46290 Euro/Smc. Similarly, prices on the Amsterdam TTF went from 120 €/MWh (December 2021) to the current 43.8 €/MWh (-63.5%).
How to choose the best offer
“Maximum focus on the winter period, where 80% of Italians’ annual gas consumption is concentrated,” states. President Of Assisi, Federico Bevilacqua. “Rates charged to households and businesses tend to rise due to various international factors. To avoid unpleasant surprises on your bill, it’s a good idea to be wary of aggressive telemarketing campaigns at this time.” , which can be even more extensive, and when choosing your manager contact the best information to make an informed choice.”
Forecast to 2025
gave The point of view They will stay for the next few months. Uncertain. The risk is that the continuation, or even worsening, of significant and widespread geopolitical tensions, and the resulting market volatility, could further weigh on the budgets of Italian families.
Staying on topic, the prospects for 2025 are not the best: according to an analysis Bloomberg Intelligencegas prices in Europe could rise to 50 euros per megawatt in the early January-February-March period of 2025, one of the highest peaks since the 2022 crisis. Advance pricing using a discount on the bill.
