According to a report by the Nils Holgersson Group, this year’s average price increase for district heating in Sweden is the highest ever and almost double that of last year. In some municipalities, district heating prices have increased by more than 30%.
In 2023, the average increase in district heating prices was 7.8%. This year they are on average as much as 15.2% according to the Nils Holgersson Group, which includes the Housing Association (Bostadsrätterna), the Tenants’ Association (Hyresgästföreningen) and Public Housing Sweden (Sveriges Allmännytta). The report has been made over the past 30 years and this is the highest increase to date.
However, the extent of the increases varies greatly between municipalities, with prices climbing by over 20% in 79 municipalities and surpassing 30% in 23 of them.
– This year’s figures mark an unprecedented price surge, says chairman Joachim Höggren to TT.
Åstorp is the municipality where prices have increased the most by 39%, followed by Vimmerby with 38.6% and Örkelljunga at 37.8%.
In Sweden’s largest cities, Stockholm and Gothenburg, the increase is below the average, with costs rising by 12% and 9% respectively.
Höggren believes that district heating companies need to increase their transparency regarding price increases.
– District heating holds a key role in Sweden, but companies need to reconsider their approach. When faced with such a significant price shock, it’s natural for consumers to question whether this is truly the best heating option.
