From 2025, certain regions of French-speaking Switzerland will benefit from significant reductions on their gas billthanks to market stabilization and diversification of supply sources. Multiple suppliers have already announced a reduction in tariffs, providing a welcome respite after months of economic uncertainty.
This development could allow families, such as those living in individual houses in Neuchâtel, to make significant savings, ranging up to 700 francs per year. These declines follow a stabilization of the gas market, a phenomenon which seems to be taking shape in the medium term.
Substantial reductions expected for French-speaking households
Recent announcements from several gas suppliers, such as Group E et Viteossuggest a significant drop in prices for many households. From 2025, some families could see their gas bills reduced significantly, with savings of up to up to 700 francs per year in regions like Neuchâtel.
The price decline is within a range from 17% to 22% depending on suppliers and regions. This turnaround is seen as a relief after months of rising prices which affected many households. Consumers, who have had to face substantial increases in energy costs, should thus benefit from a lighter bill in the years to come. This development takes place in a context where energy prices are starting to stabilize after peaks linked to the geopolitical crisis of 2022.
Price stabilization and diversification of supply sources
One of the main reasons behind this drop in gas prices lies in the market stabilizationnotably thanks to the diversification of supply sources. Since the price increases which followed the start of the conflict in Ukraine, Switzerland has intensified its imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). LNG, although more expensive than gas transported by pipeline, allows Switzerland to secure its supply while reducing its dependence on geopolitically sensitive routes.
According to Laurent Vonmoosenergy director at Viteosthis new strategy had a stabilizing effect on gas prices. The use of LNG from Western countries, less exposed to geopolitical tensions than traditional gas producers, has helped to mitigate the impact of the global energy crisis. However, although this diversification offers a certain stability, it does not allow a return to pre-2022 rates, which were significantly lower.
The stabilization observed in 2025 is a relief for consumers, but prices still remain high compared to the period before the energy crisis.
An uncertain future between stabilization and external risks
Although this reduction in prices is a positive step forward for consumers, it does not mean that prices will return to a stable level over the long term. Indeed, although the current situation seems calmer, several external variables continue to influence gas prices. The climatefor example, has a direct impact on gas demand. A colder-than-expected winter could increase pressure on gas reserves and drive up prices.
Geopolitical risks should not be neglected either. Despite the increase in LNG imports, Switzerland remains vulnerable to global market fluctuations. Tensions in strategic regions or a reduction in gas exports by certain countries could again affect prices.
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