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Gas heating cost increases in Helmond

Overview

In Helmond, gas heating costs for households are projected to increase by approximately 128 euros for the winter period spanning October to March. This rise is slightly below the national average increase of 139 euros per household.

Research indicates that total household costs could reach 940 euros, though extreme weather or sustained wholesale prices could drive costs as high as 1,667 euros. Conversely, a mild winter might limit costs to around 996 euros. The surge is attributed to wholesale gas prices rising from roughly 26 euros per megawatt-hour in late 2025 to over 80 euros, alongside an increase in energy taxes on gas of 1.8 cents per cubic meter effective January 1.

Contributing factors to these rising costs include lower gas storage levels. To assist low-income households, the Emergency Energy Fund (Noodfonds Energie) is scheduled to open on January 4, offering compensation ranging from 120 to 1,800 euros.

Entities

Flanders · Stientje van Veldhoven · Netbeheer Nederland · Essent · Breda

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Netherlands gas heating costs expected to rise this winter

    Dutch households face rising gas costs this winter, with an expected national average increase of 139 euros due to higher wholesale prices and tax hikes.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Flanders gas phase-out risks higher costs for remaining users

    Households remaining on the natural gas grid in Flanders may face significantly higher costs by 2050 as the network is phased out and maintenance expenses are shared by fewer users.

Sources

biojournaal.nl · dagelijksestandaard.nl · defryskemarren.nieuws.nl · ditishelmond.nl · nieuws365.be · welingelichtekringen.nl

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