In Slovenia, the natural gas market has exhibited contrasting pricing trends for residential and non-residential consumers as of 2025. While households have experienced a decrease in their gas costs, businesses have faced an increase, reflecting the complexities of the energy supply landscape.
The typical household in Slovenia paid approximately 86 euros/MWh for natural gas in 2025, which represents a notable 9% decrease compared to the previous year. This reduction can be attributed primarily to a significant decline in the supply component, which fell by about 11% to 51.8 euros/MWh. Additionally, network charges saw a slight reduction of 4%, averaging 12.7 euros/MWh. Other components of the household bill, such as environmental levies and contributions for renewable energy initiatives, remained stable during this period.
Conversely, non-household consumers, particularly businesses, encountered a different scenario. On average, these entities paid just above 68 euros/MWh, marking an increase of approximately 5% from 2024. The gas supply cost constituted the majority of their expenses, accounting for over 81% of the total bill and rising by about 2% to 45.3 euros/MWh. In addition to this, network charges surged by 16%, reaching 5.8 euros/MWh, which represented more than 10% of their overall costs.
The rise in expenses for businesses was further exacerbated by an increase in additional energy-related charges, which averaged 4.2 euros/MWh, or around 7.5% of the total price—an increase of 28% from the prior year. Furthermore, the excise duty on natural gas saw a minor rise of 4% to 0.4 euros/MWh, although it still accounted for less than 1% of the total costs incurred by businesses.
This divergence in pricing trends underscores significant implications for Slovenia’s energy policy and market dynamics as stakeholders navigate fluctuating supply costs and regulatory frameworks impacting both residential and commercial sectors.
