Gas prices in Baden-Württemberg: Who pays the most and the least?

Gas prices in Baden-Württemberg: Who pays the most and the least?

Gas prices in Baden-Württemberg are currently showing a mixed picture, as Voice reports. In 2025, the average cost for households consuming around 20,000 kWh per year fell to around 2,264 euros, representing a decrease of 1.1 percent compared to the previous year. However, not all regions benefit equally from these price reductions. While some cities have experienced price increases, other parts of the state have seen significant declines.

For example, gas prices in Karlsruhe have risen the most and are now at 2,580 euros, which corresponds to an increase of 15.3 percent. In Sinsheim and Mannheim costs have also risen by more than 10 percent. In contrast, there is good news from Bruchsal, where prices have been reduced by almost a quarter to 2,180 euros. Other cities reporting price reductions include Friedrichshafen, Weinheim, Tübingen and Konstanz.

Prices in detail

The analysis shows that there are large differences in gas prices between different regions. In Backnang, households pay the highest price at 2,786 euros, while Göppingen is considered the cheapest place at just 1,820 euros. The price difference between these two cities is an impressive 966 euros - that's around 53 percent!

At the district level it looks similar: Göppingen has the cheapest tariffs at 1,835 euros, while the Rems-Murr district, Heidenheim and the Rhein-Neckar district are over 2,400 euros. According to BDEW, these differences are primarily due to the varying network fees, which fluctuate between 305 euros and 784 euros. Factors such as population density, network condition and maintenance costs have a significant impact on these fees.

Steady price developments

In addition to the regional price structure, the Finanztip gas price analysis shows that the gas price for households in single-family homes will be 12.07 ct/kWh in 2025, while households in multi-family homes will pay 11.56 ct/kWh. In this context, it is noteworthy that the costs for taxes, duties and levies have more than doubled since 2020 and account for around 30 percent of the total price. A remedy could come: From January 1, 2026, the gas storage levy will be abolished, which could make the situation easier for many households.

The production of biogas, an alternative heat source, remains more expensive than natural gas due to higher production costs, but it already plays an important role in the energy transition. Biogas and synthetically produced gases, such as hydrogen, could become more important in the future, even if prices are expected to remain high. Experts warn that low gas prices like before 2020 are unlikely in the future.

In view of the current development in gas prices and the future challenges in the energy sector, it is advisable for households in Baden-Württemberg to be well informed and, if necessary, to consider cheap alternatives.