After the dizzying increases in 2022, the gas bill will finally be reduced for many French-speaking households from next year. Suppliers announce significant reductions. For a Neuchâtel family living in a house, this will result in a saving of around 700 francs per year.
According to suppliers, the downward trend should continue over time. The tariffs applied in 2025 could remain stable in the years to come, despite geopolitical uncertainties. “We are observing a calmer market, with stabilized prices,” confirms Laurent Vonmoos, director of energy and products at Viteos, Monday in La Matinale de la RTS.
It is moreover this stabilization which allows several suppliers to announce notable reductions in prices. Groupe E, for example, plans a reduction of 17%, while Viteos promises 22% lower bills, affecting around 10,000 Neuchâtel households.
The effect of liquefied natural gas
This relaxation on the market is partly explained by a diversification of supply sources. Switzerland now imports a growing share of liquefied natural gas (LNG), transported by LNG tankers from Western countries less exposed to geopolitical tensions. Although more expensive than gas transported by pipelines, LNG offers a more stable alternative in a still uncertain international context.
However, this threshold of stability reached in the market is accompanied by new economic realities. “We are at a permanently stable level, but prices remain higher than those observed before the crisis”, nuance Laurent Vonmoos.
Despite the stabilization, several variables could still influence prices in the years to come. The weather, for example, plays a key role: a mild winter, like last year, reduces gas demand and contributes to market relaxation. Conversely, a harsh winter could push prices up again.
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