ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS MARKET

Effective electricity and natural gas markets enable the high reliability of energy supply and reasonable and competitive prices.

The Energy Authority supervises that the Finnish electricity and natural gas markets function in accordance with energy laws. It also aims to develop national, regional and EU energy markets in a sustainable way, and acts as the national supervisory authority in energy wholesale markets. In addition, the Energy Authority supervises and develops the reliability of the electricity and natural gas supply.

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National report on electricity and natural gas markets in 2021

The Energy Authority has prepared enclosed report on the state of the Finnish electricity and natural gas markets in 2021.

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Household electricity bills rose by a quarter in 2021 - sharpest change was for users of electric heating

The full price paid for household electricity grew by 25.1 percent in 2021, while the cost for homes heated by electricity increased by 35.3 percent. Electric energy rose sharply in price, but distribution rates showed a slight decline last year.