Czechia pays Europe's highest electricity bills – here's how to cut costs

Market factors mean that you need to pay above the odds to stay warm in Czechia, but the next few months bring several chances to cut costs.

Thomas Smith

Written by Thomas Smith Published on 05.11.2025 16:30:00 (updated on 05.11.2025) Reading time: 2 minutes

Electricity prices in Czech homes have soared to the top of the European charts, according to new Eurostat figures. Experts point to a mix of rising energy costs, taxes, and regulatory rules as the drivers, while the incoming government wants to take steps to lighten the load for consumers.

With some energy companies slashing their tariffs for winter 2025-26, some relief may be on the horizon. Here’s exactly why you’re paying above the odds to keep warm in Czechia, and how you can save yourself up to thousands of crowns.

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