So much can be saved now by switching energy providers

"Even in the energy market, the price is determined by supply and demand. Since the demand for energy products is very low, especially in the summer months, you can currently find very good offers that are significantly cheaper compared to autumn or winter," says Stefan Spiegelhofer, energy expert at durchblicker.at.

Switching Gas in Summer Can Save Up to 200 Euros a Year

Durchblicker.at analyzed the new customer prices for electricity and gas between July 2023 and August 2025. The study compared the cheapest offers within and outside the heating season, excluding network costs, taxes, and charges. In summer 2024, the average gas price was 4.9 cents per kWh, rising to 5.39 cents in winter. With a consumption of 15,000 kWh, a switch in summer could have saved up to 216 euros. In August 2025, the gas price was at its annual low of 5.34 cents per kWh. Customers are advised to switch providers to benefit from lower summer prices before they are expected to rise in winter.

Electricity Prices Also Lower in Summer

Electricity tariffs are rising in the 2024/25 heating season. The average working price of the cheapest offers on durchblicker.at increased by five percent to 11.99 cents per kilowatt-hour. A household with a consumption of 4,000 kilowatt-hours could have saved 134 euros by switching at a favorable time. In summer, electricity prices show a downward trend. At the beginning of August, tariffs from 11.16 cents per kilowatt-hour are available on durchblicker.at. "There is also a clear seasonality with electricity. Although electricity consumption is not as seasonally dependent as gas consumption, we also see that many more people only consider switching providers in the winter months. Those who go against the trend and switch their electricity provider in summer quickly save several hundred euros," says Spiegelhofer.

Switching Energy Providers Possible in a Few Minutes

Through durchblicker.at, comparison and switching are easy: users enter their postal code, consumption, or household size to see current offers. With provider and tariff information, the savings are calculated. A telephone consultation is available free of charge. For the switch, personal data and the metering point number are necessary. Termination and switching are handled by durchblicker. "The changeover takes place within two weeks, electricity flows continuously without interruption," emphasizes Spiegelhofer. "Therefore, a regular online comparison and switch is the fastest and most effective way to keep your energy costs at the lowest level every year.”

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