Energy Bills to Rise Sharply in 2025
The increase is expected to push annual household energy bills up by several hundred euros, varying by region and usage levels.
OMV Terminates Gas Contract with Russia
The energy firm says it has fully replaced Russian gas with alternative sources and there are no supply risks.
Russian Gas ‘May Still Be Reaching Austria’
Analysts say OMV may be buying gas on the market to cover its losses, with some of it possibly still coming from Gazprom.
OMV Wins €230 Million in Dispute with Gazprom
Since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Austria, along with other EU countries, has been moving away from Russian energy.
Austria to Cut Gas Network as Households Move Away from Gas
As more Austrian households turn to alternative heating, the remaining gas users risk ending up with higher bills.
Austrian Household Energy Prices ‘Continue to Fall’
Over the past year, household energy prices have fallen by 11.5%, easing overall inflation, with the steepest reductions in heating oil and fuels.
Wien Energie to Stop Buying Russian Gas from 2025
The decision makes Wien Energie the first Austrian energy provider to explicitly move away from Russian gas supplies.
Vienna’s Underground Cable Map Viewed 22 Million Times
The map depicts Wiener Netze’s extensive network spanning 29,500 kilometres of electricity, gas, district heating and fibre optic cables.
Austrian Gas Storage 90% Full for Winter
Austrian gas storage levels stand at a robust 90.32%, with similar levels observed in Italy, Slovakia and Germany.
Austria to Explore Early Exit from Russian Gas Contract
A new government commission will examine whether Austria’s OMV can terminate its contract with Gazprom before 2040.
