As electricity and gas prices continue to ease across Czechia, a new government service is reshaping how households and companies choose their energy suppliers.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade, together with the Energy Regulatory Office, has launched an independent price-comparison platform that allows users to review current electricity and gas offers without entering any personal data. Developers say the system now handles around a thousand comparisons a day.

What the Platform Actually Does

The tool gathers all active offers from the Czech energy market and displays them in a simple, ad-free interface. It draws from datasets newly required under the LEX OZE III legislation, which obliges suppliers to send the regulator complete and regularly updated documentation on their products.

These legal changes also force companies to publish a seller security index, their contract structure, and detailed price lists. The rules target past practices where intermediaries moved clients between providers without fully transparent conditions.

Why It Matters for Households and Businesses

Tariffs have dropped by more than ten percent since January, and experts estimate that switching suppliers can lower annual costs by several hundred to several thousand crowns. In some cases, the total bill may fall by tens of percent, depending on the consumer’s consumption pattern and the type of product chosen.

Because the platform is neutral and does not rely on commercial partnerships, users see a complete view of available offers rather than only selected deals.

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Timeline for Full Deployment

A fully developed comparison system is expected by 2026. The long-term goal is to give both households and businesses a more complete picture of the market so they can make informed decisions at a time when energy prices are shifting and transparency has become a priority.

The launch of this public service represents a broader effort to improve oversight of the energy sector and strengthen consumer protections as electricity and gas prices fall from last year’s highs.

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