18th October 2022

Update on energy prices related measures adopted by the Government

The Government passed a decree on capping gas price at 3,025 CZK per kWh incl. VAT. This cap applies to 100% of consumption of households and entities with consumption of up to 630 MWh. This cap also applies to 80% of the highest consumption in the past five years for small and medium-sized enterprises (up to 250 employees, turnover around 1.25bn CZK) with consumption of 630 up to 4,200 MWh. At the same time, the Government capped the price of gas for heat production - this will apply to both apartment buildings with their own boilers as well as heating plants. More.

The Government passed a decree on capping electricity price at 6,05 CZK per kWh, incl. VAT. The cap will apply to 100% of consumption of low voltage users, both households and other entities. The cap will apply to 80% of the highest consumption in the past five years for small and medium-sized enterprises (up to 250 employees, turnover around 1.25bn CZK) who are users of high and very high voltage network. More.

The price caps will apply from January 1 to December 31, 2023.

See also dedicated government portal https://www.energiezamene.cz/

 


 

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