Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000301/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Dan-Ştefan Motreanu (PPE)
Data from the think tank Ember reveals that in the first 10 days of 2025, the average cost of producing electricity from gas in the EU exceeded EUR 125/MWh, marking a 35 % increase compared to the same period in 2024.
This sharp rise in electricity generation costs is driven by escalating gas prices, which have been on an upward trend since February 2024. The situation poses a significant challenge to maintaining affordable wholesale electricity prices across the EU, particularly for countries heavily reliant on gas in their electricity generation mix. These nations are expected to be the most severely affected by the rising costs.
The reliance on gas not only threatens energy affordability but also undermines efforts to stabilise energy markets and protect consumers from price volatility. With energy costs playing a pivotal role in economic competitiveness and household expenses, this issue demands urgent attention.
What immediate and medium-term measures does the Commission plan to implement to mitigate the impact of rising gas prices on electricity production costs?
Submitted: 23.1.2025