In 2023, EU households spent 4.6% of their budget on energy, down from 4.9% in 2022. Energy costs surged after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, prompting households to seek better tariffs. Euronews Business compares electricity tariffs across 14 European countries, highlighting the differences between fixed and variable contracts. Fixed tariffs tend to be cheaper on average, but this varies by city and market conditions. The article emphasizes the importance of comparing offers to find the best deal. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)