Average annual electricity and natural gas bills fell again in Flanders this month. Consumers signing up to a new contract this month are on average 500 euros better off in comparison with January 2023 as far as electricity is concerned and almost 1,000 euros better off as far as gas is concerned. The figures come from Flemish energy regulator VREG.
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Further fall in average energy bill: electricity over 500 euros and gas almost 1,000 euros cheaper than a year ago
Colin Clapson
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The estimated annual bill for a family taking out a new electricity contract in January is now 1,222.86 euros, says VREG. That is almost 60 euros down on December.
Compared to a year ago i.e. January 2023 the average annual bill has fallen by more than 500 euros, or 30 per cent.
The average bill for natural gas also fell further in January, to 1,481.26 euros per year. That is 166 euros down on December and 970 euros down on a year ago - a 40 per cent drop.