The Czech energy market shows signs of continued improvement in 2025, with prices expected to decrease further. However, experts caution that the reductions may not match the scale seen in 2024, leaving prices still higher than pre-crisis levels.
According to the regulatory authority and the Ministry of Industry, the average energy prices in the Czech Republic are projected to decline further this year, driven primarily by favorable market conditions. Many suppliers had already adjusted their pricing last year, which set the stage for this continued positive trend. Despite this, a large-scale wave of price reductions similar to 2024 is not anticipated, meaning prices will remain elevated compared to pre-crisis rates.
As reported by the news channel ČT24, some providers have already lowered their tariffs at the start of 2025. For instance, E.ON has reduced electricity prices by 18% for 700,000 customers without fixed-term contracts. Similarly, ČEZ is offering a 15% discount on electricity and a 25% discount on gas for 1.7 million customers with open-ended contracts starting in January.
Other suppliers, including Pražská plynárenská and Centropol, have also cut their prices. Discounts for open-ended contracts are applied automatically, requiring no action from customers.
Energy experts advise consumers to consider locking in long-term contracts, as many expect potential price renewals between 2026 and 2027. Additionally, switching to another supplier could yield savings, as new customers often benefit from special offers.
Despite recent price reductions, the Czech Republic continues to face significant energy price increases when viewed over the long term. Since 2015, energy prices in the country have risen by 78%—one of the highest increases within the EU. Nevertheless, Czech energy prices remain lower than in neighboring Germany, even though price rises there have been less steep.
