Six in 10 consumers in Czechia expect energy prices to continue to increase, the highest proportion recorded in two years, according to a survey commissioned by energy supplier epet energie.
This is up from 49% in autumn 2025. In spring 2024, around one-third of respondents expected prices to rise. Only 7% of those surveyed now expect energy prices to fall, compared with 15% a year earlier.
Despite the change in expectations, epet’s survey indicates that most households are not planning to change their energy supplier. Around 15% said they were considering a switch, while more than three-quarters had no such plans.
Among those considering changing supplier, price was the main reason cited, with some 86% stating that prices were too high with their current provider.
“Household concerns have intensified this year, and six out of ten people already expect energy to be more expensive,” commented Roman Šmíd, sales director, epet energie. “Interestingly, this is not yet reflected in their willingness to discuss their contractual terms with their current supplier.
“If they are worried about price increases, the first step should be relatively simple – first look at the latest bill, check the price per megawatt hour and the terms of the contract, and compare them with the current market offer. Only then does it make sense to address where to reduce consumption at home.”
International factors
The survey also found that Czech households increasingly associate energy price risks with international developments. Half of respondents identified the war between the US and Iran and/or US policy as the main factor that could influence energy prices.
Around a quarter pointed to actions by the current government and domestic politics, while 18% cited the war in Ukraine.
” The energy market is very sensitive to geopolitical events and households are clearly sensing this uncertainty,” Šmíd added.
Reducing consumption
Elsewhere, the survey found that households were more likely to reduce consumption than change supplier. Almost seven in 10 households sought to reduce their energy use during the previous winter season, while many intend to continue with measures to limit consumption.
Some 85% of households said they planned to heat their homes at the same level as last year, while a further 13% planned to reduce heating further.
Among households that deliberately reduced energy consumption, more than half achieved savings of up to 20%, according to the survey. Read more here.
