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1 Qua arterly Energy Prices Sep ptember September 215
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3 Contents CONTACT POINTS... 2 Section 1 Introduction... 3 Section 2 Domestic Prices Retail price of fuels for the domestic sector Domestic electricity and gas bills Payment methods Regional variation of payment methods - Electricity Regional variation of payment methods - Gas Domestic energy competition Regional competition - Electricity Regional competition - Gas Variation in payment method within energy competition Transfer statistics Section 3 Industrial Prices Energy prices in the manufacturing sector Average prices of fuels purchased by the major UK power producers and of gas at UK delivery points Fuel price indices for the industrial sector Gas and electricity prices for the non-domestic sector in the UK Section 4 Oil and Petroleum Product Prices Typical retail prices of petroleum prices Crude oil prices Section 5 International Comparisons Unleaded petrol and Diesel prices in the EU Premium unleaded petrol prices in the EU Diesel prices in the EU Industrial gas and electricity prices Average annual industrial electricity prices, IEA Average industrial electricity prices in the EU by size of consumer Average annual industrial gas prices, IEA Average industrial gas prices in the EU by size of consumer Domestic electricity and gas prices Average annual domestic electricity prices, IEA Average domestic electricity prices in the EU by size of consumer Average annual domestic gas prices, IEA Average domestic gas prices in the EU by size of consumer List of Charts... 3 URN: 15D/276C 1 September 215
4 CONTACT POINTS This publication, including historical data, is available on the internet at Please direct any suggestions about changes to the content or scope of this publication to Jo Marvin Quarterly Energy Prices is prepared by the Energy Prices Analysis team in DECC. Household Energy Prices Liz Vincent Elizabeth.Vincent@decc.gsi.gov.uk Industrial Energy Prices and Petrol Prices Jo Marvin Jo.Marvin@decc.gsi.gov.uk International Energy Prices Matthew Gardner Matthew.Gardner@decc.gsi.gov.uk More information on DECC energy publications is available on the DECC website Other Useful websites Ofgem DEFRA HM Revenue and Customs International Energy Agency Eurostat UK Petroleum Industry Association This is a National Statistics publication The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 27 and signifying compliance with the UK Statistics Authority: Code of Practice for Official Statistics. Designation can be broadly interpreted to mean that the statistics: meet identified user needs are well explained and readily accessible are produced according to sound methods, and are managed impartially and objectively in the public interest Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory requirement that the Code of Practice shall continue to be observed. EXPLANATORY NOTES ARE TO BE FOUND INSIDE THE BACK COVER September 215 2
5 Section 1 Introduction Quarterly Energy Prices was first published in June 21. Tables are available as Excel files at Monthly updates on domestic energy price indices and the prices of petroleum products are posted at the same address, as are any tables affected by changes in the GDP deflator. In this issue there are provisional Q2 215 prices for industrial consumers and major power producers. There is also an initial comparison of prices in the IEA with those in the UK for 214, sourced from IEA data. The petroleum product prices are provisional September 215, whilst the international unleaded petrol and diesel prices are for August 215. This issue also includes analyses of electricity and gas prices in the EU 15 and EU 28 countries compared to those in the UK, by size of consumer. These tables are based upon data published by Eurostat, the EU statistical office, in their Statistics in Focus series. From January 28, prices are for the 6-month periods from January June and July December for each year. The tables cover the 6-month periods from January June 212 to January June 215. The next issue, published online on 22 December 215, will present provisional 215 annual domestic gas and electricity bills. There will be Q3 215 energy prices for the manufacturing sector, industrial and domestic fuel price indices, and the price of fuels for major power producers. The petroleum product prices table will have provisional prices for December 215, and there will be international petrol and diesel prices as at November 215. Data in the tables are mainly in cash prices. However, price comparisons (unless otherwise stated) refer to movements in data in real terms. These are prices from which the effects of inflation, as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) market prices deflator, have been removed. The GDP deflator provides an index of inflation in the whole economy and therefore is applicable consistently to domestic and industrial prices. For most fuels there is a difference in the prices paid by smaller consumers, typically households, and those paid by larger consumers, usually those in the industrial sector. Indeed, there are differences in prices between large and small industrial users. In a competitive energy market, larger consumers can negotiate lower prices. A household s energy demands may be more variable through the day and year (and therefore higher in peak price times) than those of industrial customers who use energy for continuous processes or can load manage. For these reasons the tables show prices separately for domestic and industrial consumers. Although no prices are given for commercial consumers, prices for the domestic sector should be fairly close to those for smaller commercial consumers and industrial prices should provide a reasonable proxy for larger customers in the commercial sector. The source of all data is the Department of Energy and Climate Change unless otherwise stated. Future of QEP As a result of the fall in the number of subscribers, DECC no longer produces a printed edition of the Quarterly Energy Prices publication. The publication will only be available on the DECC section of the gov.uk website at: The decision to cease printed copies of the publications was announced in the special feature article entitled Future of Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices: printed publications in the September 214 edition of Energy Trends. If you have any queries or comments on this matter, please contact Jo Marvin, Jo.Marvin@decc.gsi.gov.uk, tel: September 215
6 The main points in this edition are presented below: Domestic The price paid for domestic fuels in real terms has fallen by 3.7 per cent in the year to Q Between Q2 214 and Q2 215, real terms prices for domestic electricity fell by.9 per cent and domestic gas prices fell by 4.9 per cent. Figures show that an average annual 214 electricity bill across all payment types has risen by 15 (2.6 per cent) since 213, to 592. Meanwhile, the average 214 gas bill across all payment types has risen by 23 (3.2 per cent) since 213, to 752. These bills are based on standard consumptions of 3,8 kwh per year for electricity and 15, kwh per year for gas. Between Q1 215 and Q2 215 electricity transfers decreased by 14 per cent, based on figures provided by Ofgem. Comparing switching levels in Q2 215 to the same period in 214, electricity transfers have increased by 9 per cent. Gas transfers decreased 15 per cent in Q2 215 compared to Q1 215 although have increased by 9 per cent on the same period in 214. Industrial Between Q2 214 and Q2 215, average industrial prices in real terms including the Climate Change Levy (CCL) fell by 1.4 per cent for electricity, by 7.7 per cent for gas, by 19 per cent for coal, and by 29 per cent for heavy fuel oil. Between Q2 214 and Q2 215, the price of coal used for electricity generation decreased by 15 per cent in cash terms whilst the price of gas decreased by 1. per cent. Oil and petroleum product prices The price of petrol in September 215 is 14 per cent (18 pence) lower than a year ago, at 11.6 pence per litre, whilst diesel is 17 per cent (23 pence) lower at 19.9 pence per litre. Diesel is cheaper than petrol for the first time since 21. Petrol prices are around 31 pence lower than their peaks in April 212 whilst diesel prices are around 38 pence lower. The price of crude oil purchased by UK refineries in August 215 was 49 per cent lower than a year ago. The price in September was around $5 per barrel, having previously been above $1 per barrel between February 211 and September 214. International In August 215 the UK price for petrol was the highest in the EU 15 at pence per litre, whilst the UK price for diesel was the highest in the EU 15 at pence per litre. For January to June 215, UK industrial electricity prices for medium consumers including tax were the second highest in the EU 15, whilst industrial gas prices for medium consumers including tax were the fourth lowest in the EU 15. For January to June 215, UK domestic electricity prices for medium consumers including tax were the eighth highest in the EU 15, whilst domestic gas prices for medium consumers including tax were the third lowest in the EU 15. September 215 4
7 Domestic prices Section 2 Domestic Prices Highlights The price paid for domestic fuels in real terms has fallen by 3.7 per cent in the year to Q Between Q2 214 and Q2 215, real terms prices for domestic electricity fell by.9 per cent and domestic gas prices fell by 4.9 per cent. The average 214 electricity bill across all payment types has risen by 15 (2.6 per cent) since 213, to 592. Meanwhile, the average 214 gas bill across all payment types has risen by 23 (3.2 per cent) since 213, to 752. These bills are based on standard consumptions of 3,8 kwh per year for electricity and 15, kwh per year for gas. The increase in bills is due to increases in prices at the end of 213; these rises were followed by some price reductions at the start of 214 and the 12 electricity rebate received by customers in Great Britain in Q4 of 214. Between Q1 215 and Q2 215 electricity transfers decreased by 14 per cent, based on figures provided by Ofgem. Comparing switching levels in Q2 215 to the same period in 214, electricity transfers have increased by 9 per cent. Gas transfers decreased 15 per cent in Q2 215 compared to Q1 215 although have increased by 9 per cent on the same period in Retail price of fuels for the domestic sector The price of fuel in terms of domestic fuel price indices has fallen by 3.7 per cent for all domestic fuels in Q2 215 compared to Q In real terms, domestic electricity fell by.9 per cent, gas fell by 4.9 per cent, and liquid fuels fell by 26 per cent, driven by falls in the price of crude oil. Between Q2 214 and Q2 215, motor fuel and oil prices, including VAT, fell 12 per cent in real terms. The price of solid fuels fell by.4 per cent in real terms between Q2 214 and Q Chart 2.1 shows the price indices by fuel type. Chart 2.1 Fuel price indices in the domestic sector in real terms (1) 1996 to Index 21= Gas Electricity Solid fuels Motor fuel & oil Liquid fuels Source: ONS, Consumer prices index (1) Adjusted for inflation using the GDP (market prices) deflator. 5 September 215
8 Domestic prices UK wholesale gas prices have been increasing since the early 2 s, due to upward pressure on prices in Europe and the decline of UK Continental Shelf gas production. Electricity prices have generally been on a rising trend, as gas is an important part of the UK generation mix, but also as a result of higher coal prices, wholesale electricity prices rising from unsustainably low levels, and the introduction of the EU Emissions Trading scheme in 25. Liquid fuel (heating oil) prices typically follow crude oil prices. Between 24 and 28 prices increased strongly, following crude oil price rises, although they began to decrease after a peak in mid-28. Liquid fuels prices increased again to reach a new high in real terms in 212, but in 213 prices fell slightly in real terms and in 214 they fell more significantly. Motor fuel prices also follow crude oil prices, with variations according to Budget increases in the duty payable on petrol and diesel and changes to the rate of VAT. Link to tables: Table 2.1.1: Consumer prices index: fuel components in the UK Table 2.1.2: Consumer prices index: fuel components in the UK relative to GDP deflator Table 2.1.3: Consumer prices index: fuel components, monthly figures 2.2 Domestic electricity and gas bills DECC estimates for bills are based on fixed annual consumption levels of 15,kWh for gas and 3,8kWh for electricity. An article examining bills based on actual annual consumption was published in March 215 s Energy Trends 1. Using an average fixed consumption enables comparisons over time of the effects of actual price changes to be made, whilst excluding any change in consumption. Actual average domestic consumption of both gas and electricity varies from year to year due to changes in weather and energy efficiency improvements. All six of the major domestic energy suppliers increased prices at the end of 213 or the start of 214. Four of the six subsequently reduced their prices in the first quarter of 214 in response to Government changes to the costs of some energy policies. Overall, the changes reflect an average increase in gas and electricity prices of around 5 per cent. Average electricity and gas bills in 214 were higher than 213 bills, mainly due to these price rises implemented in late 213. These price rises are lower than seen in previous years, which are partially accounted for by a small price fall in Q1 214, and also a 12 electricity rebate received by customers in Great Britain in Q3 of 214. Chart 2.2 shows average standard domestic energy bills, in cash terms, produced from average domestic electricity and gas bills. Combined gas and electricity bills are estimated to have increased by 38 (2.9 per cent) between 213 and 214 to 1,344. Average electricity bills in 214 increased by 15 (to 592) and average gas bills increased by 23 (to 752). Except for a slight decrease in bills in 21, average domestic bills have consistently risen since See March 215 Energy Trends article for more details: September 215 6
9 Domestic prices Chart 2.2 Average UK combined electricity and gas bills 27 to 214, current prices 1,4 Combined average bill ( s) 1,2 1, Gas Electricity Link to tables: Table 2.2.1: Average annual domestic electricity bills, by home and non-home supplier Table 2.3.1: Average annual domestic gas bills, by home and non-home supplier 2.3 Payment methods At the end of June 215, the majority of standard electricity customers in the United Kingdom (UK) and gas customers in Great Britain (GB) paid by direct debit. Chart shows the proportion of customers that use each of the three payment methods for both gas and standard electricity. Over time the percentage of customers on direct debit has increased whereas the percentage of customers on credit has decreased. Chart Proportion of customers on each payment type for Standard electricity and Gas in Q2 215 In 214 the average annual bill 1 was cheapest for customers paying by direct debit, with an average bill of 57 for standard electricity customers in the UK and 721 for gas customers in GB, as shown in Chart Based on a fixed consumption of 15,kWh for gas and 3,8kWh for electricity 7 September 215
10 Domestic prices Chart Average bill on each payment type for Standard electricity and Gas in 214 Link to tables: Table 2.2.1: Average annual domestic electricity bills, by home and non-home supplier Table 2.3.1: Average annual domestic gas bills, by home and non-home supplier Table 2.4.2: Regional variation of payment method for standard electricity Table 2.5.2: Regional variation of payment method for gas Regional variation of payment methods - Electricity The proportion of customers paying by the different payment methods varies by region. For standard electricity, direct debit is the most popular payment method in all regions except Northern Ireland where the same proportion of customers pay by pre-payment as direct debit (38% on each). As Chart shows, the Southern region had the highest proportion of customers paying by direct debit, at 65 per cent. The London region has highest percentage of standard credit customers, with 36 per cent using this payment method and just 43 per cent using direct debit, which is the second lowest rate in the UK. Chart Regional variation of payment method for Standard electricity, June 215 Percentage (%) 1% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % Prepayment Credit Direct Debit Link to tables: Table 2.4.2: Regional variation of payment method for standard electricity September 215 8
11 2.3.2 Regional variation of payment methods - Gas Domestic prices Regional variation in payment method for gas is similar to that of standard electricity with direct debit used by the majority of customers in most regions. As can be seen in Chart 2.3.4, the Southern region of England had the highest proportion of gas customers paying by direct debit, at 65 per cent. The London region had the lowest percentage paying by direct debit, at 44 per cent and the highest percentage of gas standard credit customers, with 36 per cent. Merseyside and North Wales had the highest percentage of gas pre-payment customers in GB, at 21 per cent. Chart Regional variation of payment method for gas, June 215 Percentage (%) 1% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % Prepayment Credit Direct debit Link to tables: Table 2.5.2: Regional variation of payment method for gas 2.4 Domestic energy competition The first trial in competitive gas supply started in April 1996 in South West England, with all customers able to choose their gas supplier by May Competition in domestic electricity supply began on 14 September 1998 with 75, consumers in four areas, and was gradually extended to all consumers in Great Britain by 24 May In Northern Ireland the market is now beginning to open up to competition, after being monopolistic for many years, although two suppliers still currently supply the vast majority of the market. Gas is still not yet widely available in Northern Ireland, although the number of customers with access to the gas grid is increasing. A home supplier is where a customer is with the energy supplier that originally supplied that region before the energy market opened up to competition. At the end of June 215, DECC estimates that 18.7 million (67 per cent of) domestic electricity 1 customers and 14.2 million (63 per cent of) domestic gas customers in Great Britain 2 were no longer with their home supplier (see Chart 2.4.1). 1 Includes both standard electricity and Economy 7 electricity. 2 Competition is still limited in scope for domestic customers in Northern Ireland, and so this country has been excluded from this analysis. 9 September 215
12 Domestic prices Chart Proportion of customers on Home vs. Non-home tariffs for electricity and gas in GB As can be seen in Chart below, the average annual bill based on fixed consumption 1 for gas and electricity is lower for customers with non-home suppliers. Chart Average Standard electric and Gas bill for home and non-home suppliers in GB Regional competition - Electricity Chart below and Tables 2.4 in the annex are based on DECC price surveys, which currently do not include most of the smaller suppliers. As smaller suppliers are all non-home suppliers the DECC price surveys will under-estimate the proportion of customers not with their home supplier. DECC is considering options to expand data coverage. Overall, customers in North Scotland were the least likely to have switched, with around 65 per cent still with their home supplier, whereas customers in the West Midlands are most likely to have switched with around 27 per cent with their home supplier. 1 15,kWh for gas and 3,8kWh for electricity September 215 1
13 Domestic prices Chart Percentage of GB domestic electricity customers not with home supplier by region, June Percentage (%) Regional average GB average Regional competition - Gas Chart below and tables 2.5 are based on DECC price surveys, which currently do not include most of the smaller suppliers. As smaller suppliers are all non-home suppliers the DECC price surveys will under-estimate the proportion of customers not with their home supplier. DECC is considering options to expand data coverage. Overall, customers in the London region were the least likely to have switched, with around 5 per cent still with their home supplier, whereas customers in South Wales were the most likely to have switched with around 32 per cent still with their home supplier. Chart Percentage of domestic gas customers not with home supplier by region, June Percentage (%) Regional average GB average Variation in energy competition between payment methods Direct debit customers were most likely to have transferred, with 67 per cent of electricity customers and 66 per cent of gas customers no longer with their home supplier. Standard credit customers were the least likely to have switched, with 57 per cent of electricity customers and 45 per cent of gas customers supplied by a non-home supplier. 11 September 215
14 Domestic prices Average annual bills are cheapest for direct debit customers and customers with a non-home supplier rather than customers with their home suppliers. The full breakdown of the average annual bills for gas and standard electricity for each payment method split by home and non-home supplier for 214 is shown in the table below. For previous years data see tables and in the annex. Average annual bills for Standard electricity and gas by payment method and supplier type for 214. Pounds Standard Credit Direct Debit Prepayment Overall Home Non- Home Home Non- Home Home Non- Home Home Non- Home Standard Electricity Gas Total 1,462 1,367 1,355 1,26 1,469 1,377 1,412 1,31 Link to tables: Table 2.2.1: Average annual domestic electricity bills, by home and non-home supplier Table 2.3.1: Average annual domestic gas bills, by home and non-home supplier Table 2.4.1: Percentage of domestic electricity customers by region by supplier type Table 2.5.1: Percentage of domestic gas customers by region by supplier type 2.5 Transfer statistics Ofgem provide DECC with the number of domestic customers that have switched supplier for both electricity and gas. For electricity, this covers the whole domestic market. For gas, from January 214, Ofgem provided switching levels on the same basis for the first time. Previous to this, gas switching levels only covered the main six suppliers. For this reason published gas transfers will be artificially high in Q1 214 compared to earlier quarters. The number of transfers made within the domestic electricity market increased by 8.6 per cent between Q2 214 and Q An estimated 746, transfers were made compared to 687, in the same period last year as seen in chart 2.5. Since Q2 214 gas transfers have increased by 8.9 per cent to 595, transfers in Q2 215 compared with 547, transfers in the same period last year. Since Q1 215, electricity transfers have decreased by 13.9 per cent and gas by 15.3 per cent. September
15 Domestic prices Chart 2.5 Transfer statistics in the domestic gas and electricity market 1,6, 1,4, Number of Transfers 1,2, 1,, 8, 6, 4, 2, Electricity Transfers Gas Transfers Quarter Link to tables: Table 2.7.1: Transfer statistics in the domestic gas and electricity markets 13 September 215
16 Industrial prices Section 3 Industrial Prices Highlights Between Q2 214 and Q2 215, average industrial prices in real terms including the Climate Change Levy (CCL) fell by 1.4 per cent for electricity, by 7.7 per cent for gas, by 19 per cent for coal, and by 29 per cent for heavy fuel oil. Between Q2 214 and Q2 215, the price of coal used for electricity generation decreased by 15 per cent in cash terms whilst the price of gas decreased by 1. per cent. Notes Prices presented in this section will vary depending on sectoral coverage (manufacturing industry, all industry, or non-domestic consumers) and consumption levels. The price of a fuel may move to a different degree, or even in a different direction, depending on the sectors and/or consumption sizebands being compared. Changes in price may also vary depending on the time period used, i.e. changes in annual average prices may be different to changes in price between quarters a year apart. These factors help to explain differences between prices. As an example, average prices in Tables , which covers manufacturing industry, tend to be weighted more towards the price paid by large consumers, whereas for Tables & 3.4.2, covering all non-domestic consumers, average prices tend to be weighted more towards smaller consumers. Larger consumers may be more dependent on wholesale spot prices, and therefore more vulnerable to price spikes, whereas smaller consumers tend to be on more stable contracts. Price indices in Table aim to be reflective of all industrial users and are quoted in the key points on page Energy prices in the manufacturing sector Prices of fuels for the manufacturing sector, excluding CCL, for various sizebands of consumer are presented in Tables to Prices tend to vary by consumption, reflecting the bargaining position of the larger users and factors such as length of contracts and the relative (to size) impact of crude prices on fuel prices. Prices of most fuels broadly follow the price of crude oil, which, aside from a significant fall in 29, was on an upward trend between 24 and 213. Annual 213 crude prices were slightly lower than 212, and annual 214 crude prices were around 1% lower than 213. Average fuel prices for coal increased each year between 24 and 214 with the exception of 29 and 212. For heavy fuel oil and gas oil, prices increased each year between 24 and 212, with the exception of 29, but fell in 213 and 214. For gas, average prices fell in 27, 29, 21 and 214 but otherwise increased each year. For electricity, average prices rose each year with the exception of falls in 27 and 21. Recent price movements are shown in Chart 3.1. Compared to Q2 214, heavy fuel oil consumers in Q2 215 have seen prices fall by an average of 29 per cent in cash terms. Electricity consumers generally saw prices, excluding CCL, rise by an average of 4.8 per cent. Gas consumers saw average prices, excluding CCL, decrease between Q2 214 and Q2 215 by 9.9 per cent. September
17 Industrial prices Chart 3.1 Percentage price movements between Q2 214 and Q2 215 for heavy fuel oil (HFO), electricity and gas, by size of consumer, for manufacturing industry 1 5 percentage change Small HFO Medium HFO Large HFO Small elec Medium elec Mod. large elec Extra large elec Small gas Medium gas Large gas On an annual basis, over the past five years (29 to 214), average industrial electricity prices have risen by 7.5 per cent (a fall of 3. per cent in real terms), with an increase of.8 per cent (a fall of.8 per cent in real terms) in the last year. Over the same five year period average industrial gas prices have increased by 18 per cent (6.2 per cent in real terms), and decreased by 12 per cent (13 per cent in real terms) in the last year. Link to tables: Table 3.1.1: Quarterly prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (original units) Table 3.1.2: Quarterly prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (p/kwh) Table 3.1.3: Annual prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (original units) Table 3.1.4: Annual prices of fuels purchased by manufacturing industry (p/kwh) 3.2 Average prices of fuels purchased by the major UK power producers and of gas at UK delivery points Average purchase costs of fuels used to generate electricity are presented in Table Generation costs are also affected by non-fuel costs, and by the efficiency with which fuel is converted into electricity in different types of power station, therefore comparing the fuel input costs in common units does not necessarily provide a picture of full costs. Gas wholesale prices have generally been higher and more volatile since 28, in line with crude oil prices. Prices reached a 5-year high of 18 pence per therm in March 213, due to a number of unplanned outages at oil and gas facilities in the North Sea and unseasonably cold weather. More recently, in the first two quarters of 215 gas prices have ranged between 4 55 pence per therm, briefly dropping below 4 pence per therm in mid-august due to comfortable supply and low summer demand. Prior to 28, coal was the dominant fuel used in electricity generation. Between 28 and 21, gas overtook coal as the dominant fuel, but since 211 the relative prices of coal and gas have meant that coal use has increased once more at the expense of gas. In 213, gas generation fell to the lowest level since 1996 due to high gas prices, but in 214 gas generation increased by 6 per cent due to lower wholesale gas prices between June and August and in response to lower nuclear and coal output. 15 September 215
18 Industrial prices Oil purchased for generation, like all generation fuels, is more likely to be purchased on longerterm contracts. This, coupled with the mix of oils purchased, means that oil for generation is less closely related to spot prices than other industrial users contracts. Between 2 and 214, the price of oil for generation has more than tripled in cash terms. Oil accounts for less than 1 per cent of UK generation. Between Q2 214 and Q2 215 the price in cash terms of coal for power stations fell by 15 per cent whilst the price of gas fell by 1. per cent, as shown in Chart 3.2. In Q2 215, the price of coal in p/kwh was less than half the price of gas. The price gap between coal and gas in p/kwh in cash terms in Q2 215 was 1.1 pence. Compared to Q1 215, the price of coal in cash terms has fallen by 8.2 per cent whilst the price of gas has decreased by 14 per cent. Chart 3.2 Average price paid by UK power producers for coal and natural gas Q2 213 to Q pence per kwh Natural gas Coal. Q2 213 Q3 213 Q4 213 Q1 214 Q2 214 Q3 214 Q4 214 Q1 215 Q2 215 Over the past 5 years, the annual average real terms price of natural gas used by major power producers in 214 has increased by 19 per cent, whilst the price of coal has decreased by 6.7 per cent. In comparison, in the last year the annual average price of gas decreased by 19 per cent, whilst the price of coal fell by 9. per cent. Link to table: Table 3.2.1: Average price of fuels purchased by the major UK power producers and of gas at UK delivery points 3.3 Fuel price indices for the industrial sector Fuel price indices, both excluding and including the Climate Change Levy (CCL) in real and cash terms, are presented in Tables and Prices in real terms (including CCL) for all fuels generally stayed below 199 levels until 25/6, with some of the largest annual increases occurring between 27 and 28. Average industrial gas prices including the Climate Change Levy (CCL) fell by 7.7 per cent in real terms between Q2 214 and Q2 215, whilst industrial electricity prices including CCL fell in real terms by 1.4 per cent, as shown in Chart 3.3. Over the same period the price of coal decreased by 19 per cent in real terms and the price of heavy fuel oil decreased by 29 per cent. The inclusion of September
19 Industrial prices CCL increases the average price of coal by 6.5 per cent and the average price of electricity and gas by 2.6 and 4.3 per cent respectively in Q Chart 3.3 Industrial fuel price indices in real terms (1) including the Climate Change Levy from Q2 213 to Q2 215 Index 21 = Q2 213 Coal Gas Total fuel Q3 213 Q4 213 Q1 214 Heavy fuel oil Electricity Q2 214 Q3 214 Q4 214 Q1 215 Q2 215 (1) Deflated using the GDP implied deflator at market prices On an annual basis, the average price of heavy fuel oil in 214 compared to 24 has increased by 17 per cent in real terms, with a decrease of 12 per cent in 214. In comparison, the annual average price of gas, including CCL, has increased by 9 per cent in real terms since 24, with a fall of 11 per cent in the latest year. The average price of electricity, including CCL, has risen by 14 per cent in real terms since 24, and by 3.7 per cent in the latest year. Link to table: Table & 3.3.2: Fuel price indices for the industrial sector 3.4 Gas and electricity prices for the non-domestic sector in the UK Gas and electricity prices in the non-domestic sector, both including and excluding CCL, for various sizes of consumer are presented in Tables and Average electricity prices, excluding CCL, have risen in cash terms between Q2 214 and Q2 215 by an average of 2 per cent. Prices have risen by between 2 and 4 per cent for all consumers but the very smallest, where prices fell by 3 per cent. Chart 3.4 shows how current prices vary by sizeband. Average electricity prices, including CCL, increased every quarter from the second quarter of 24 until the first quarter of 29, then generally trended down until Q3 211 when prices started to trend upwards once more. In Q2 215, the inclusion of CCL increases the average price of electricity by between 2 and 4 per cent. 17 September 215
20 Industrial prices Chart 3.4 Average UK non-domestic electricity prices Q CCL Price excluding CCL 1. pence per kwh Very Small Small Small/Med Medium Large Very Large Extra Large Average gas prices excluding CCL have fallen in cash terms between Q2 214 and Q2 215 by an average of 12 per cent. Prices have fallen by between 11 and 22 per cent for all consumers but the smallest, where prices fell by 2 per cent. Average current prices in Q2 215 have fallen 1 per cent on the high reached in Q Chart 3.5 shows how current prices vary by sizeband. Average gas prices, including CCL, show prices trending upwards from 24, with a slight seasonal decrease usually evident in the second and third quarter of each year. This decrease was not shown in 28 due to consistently high wholesale gas prices, and has been less marked than usual in recent years for the same reason. In Q2 215, the inclusion of CCL increases the average price of gas by between 3 and 5 per cent. Chart 3.5 Average UK non-domestic gas prices Q CCL Price excluding CCL Very Small pence per kwh Small Medium Large Very Large Link to table: Table 3.4.1: Price of fuels purchased by non-domestic consumers in the UK excluding CCL Table 3.4.2: Price of fuels purchased by non-domestic consumers in the UK including CCL September
21 Section 4 Oil and Petroleum Product Prices Oil and petroleum product prices Highlights The price of petrol in September 215 is 14 per cent (18 pence) lower than a year ago, at 11.6 pence per litre, whilst diesel is 17 per cent (23 pence) lower at 19.9 pence per litre. Petrol prices are around 31 pence lower than their peak in April 212 whilst diesel prices are around 38 pence lower. The price of crude oil purchased by UK refineries in August 215 was 49 per cent lower than a year ago. The price in September was around $5 per barrel, having previously been above $1 per barrel between February 211 and September Typical retail prices of petroleum prices Prices of petroleum products, including road fuels, are presented in Tables to Prices of unleaded petrol (ULSP) and diesel (ULSD) reached new highs in April 212, mainly due to the cost of crude oil. Petrol prices in September 215 are around 31 pence lower than that peak whilst diesel prices are around 38 pence lower. Prices are also affected by duty rate changes, as listed in Annex C, and by changes in the general rate of VAT. Chart 4.1 shows that, in mid-september 215, a litre of ULSP was on average 11.6 pence, 3.9 pence per litre lower than the previous month and 18 pence per litre lower than a year ago. Diesel prices were 19.9 pence per litre, 1.8 pence per litre lower than the previous month and 23 pence per litre lower than a year ago. Petrol and diesel prices have fallen since June, but are slightly higher than in February 215 when they reached the lowest level since the end of 29. In August 215 diesel prices were lower than petrol prices for the first time since June 21, and in September diesel was again cheaper than petrol, by.7 pence per litre. Chart 4.1 Typical retail prices of motor spirits from September 213 to September Sep-13 pence per litre Dec-13 Mar-14 Jun-14 Sep-14 Dec-14 Mar-15 Jun-15 Sep-15 Premium Unleaded/ULSP Diesel/ULSD In 214, annual prices of ULSP and ULSD were lower than the record highs of 212, by 5.8 per cent and 5.9 per cent respectively. The differential between ULSP and ULSD in 214 was 6. pence per litre, a slight fall on 213. Motor fuel prices increased at a steady rate from the Gulf crisis in 199/91 to 2, chiefly as a result of duty changes. Since 2, prices have followed oil prices, increasing strongly in 28, falling back in 29, and then increasing strongly once more in 21 and 211 before levelling off in 212 and falling in 213 and September 215
22 Oil and petroleum product prices The price of unleaded petrol, excluding tax, in September 215 is 43 per cent lower than the peak in April 212, as shown in Chart 4.2. The price of diesel, excluding taxes, is 48 per cent lower than the April 212 peak. Chart 4.2 Price of unleaded petrol and diesel excluding taxes September 21 to September pence per litre Diesel/ULSD Premium Unleaded/ULSP Aug-1 Dec-1 Apr-11 Aug-11 Dec-11 Apr-12 Aug-12 Dec-12 Apr-13 Aug-13 Dec-13 Apr-14 Aug-14 Dec-14 Apr-15 Aug-15 Sep-1 Jan-11 May-11 Sep-11 Jan-12 May-12 Sep-12 Jan-13 May-13 Sep-13 Jan-14 May-14 Sep-14 Jan-15 May-15 Sep-15 Retail prices of standard grade burning oil (SGBO) and gas oil, as shown in Chart 4.3, are more directly influenced by the price of crude oil than other petroleum products, due to lower rates of duty and VAT. The price of SGBO in August 215 was 53 per cent lower than February 213, which was the highest level since July 28. The price of gas oil in August 215 was 42 per cent lower than April 212, which was the highest level since our records started in In August 215 the price of SGBO was 41 per cent lower than a year ago, whilst gas oil was 31 per cent lower. Chart 4.3 Typical retail prices of standard grade burning oil and gas oil August 21 to August 215 pence per litre Standard grade burning oil Gas oil Link to tables: Table 4.1.1: Typical monthly retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil index Table 4.1.2: Average annual retail price of petroleum products and a crude oil index Table 4.1.3: Typical retail prices of petroleum products 1978 to 215 September 215 2
23 4.2 Crude oil prices Oil and petroleum product prices Movements in the price of crude oil affect the prices of various domestic and industrial fuels, as well as petroleum products. A price index for crude oil is available in Tables and for comparison against the prices of petroleum products. The price of crude oil can change for a variety of reasons, such as: oil shortages (1973); oversupply and weak demand (1998); Hurricanes (Katrina and Rita, 25); the global recession (28-9); and geopolitical tensions (28 onwards). In July 28, average monthly crude oil prices reached a new high in real terms, 1.5 per cent higher than the late 197 s. Oil prices were almost consistently above $1 per barrel between February 211 and September 214, when prices fell due to weak demand and increased supply. More recently prices fell to under $45 per barrel, a sixyear low, in late August due to concerns over China s economic performance, but have since increased to around $5 per barrel. OPEC s 167th Meeting took place on 5 June 215 in Vienna. The Conference reviewed the oil market outlook, and noted that the global economic recovery had stabilised, with growth at modest levels. The sharp decline in oil prices at the end of 214 and start of 215, caused by over-supply and speculation, had abated, with prices moving slightly higher in recent months. World demand is forecast to increase in the second half of 215 and in 216. Accordingly, in the interest of maintaining a stable and balanced market with prices at levels that suit both producer and consumer, the Conference resolved to maintain the production level of 3 million barrels per day (mb/d). The next meeting will convene on 4 December 215. Chart 4.4 shows the price of crude oil acquired by UK refineries. In August 215 the price was 49 per cent lower than a year ago. The average cost of crude oil acquired by UK refineries in August 215 is 15 per cent higher than the low of December 28. Prices are 61 per cent lower than March 212, which was the highest level since our records began in Chart 4.4 Index (1) of crude oil prices August 21 to August Aug-1 Dec-1 Apr-11 Aug-11 Dec-11 Apr-12 Aug-12 Dec-12 Apr-13 Aug-13 Dec-13 Apr-14 Aug-14 Dec-14 Index 21 = 1 Apr-15 Aug-15 (1)The index represents the average price paid by refineries for the month and is calculated in sterling on a cif basis, see Annex A. The annual price for 214 was 13 per cent lower than 213 and 14 per cent lower than the high of 212. Over the past five years (August 21 to August 215) the average cost of crude oil acquired by refineries has decreased by around 37 per cent. Link to tables: Table 4.1.1: Typical monthly retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil index Table 4.1.2: Average annual retail prices of petroleum products and a crude oil price index 21 September 215
24 International comparisons Section 5 International Comparisons Highlights In August 215 the UK price for petrol was the highest in the EU 15 at pence per litre, whilst the UK price for diesel was the highest in the EU 15 at pence per litre. For January to June 215, UK industrial electricity prices for medium consumers including tax were the second highest in the EU 15, whilst industrial gas prices for medium consumers including tax were the fourth lowest in the EU 15. For January to June 215, UK domestic electricity prices for medium consumers including tax were the eighth highest in the EU 15, whilst domestic gas prices for medium consumers including tax were the third lowest in the EU 15. Notes International prices vary for many reasons including differences in indigenous resources and market structures, and varying exchange rates and inflation rates (for example, the pound appreciated against the euro by around 8 per cent between the second half of 214 and the first half of 215). 5.1 Unleaded petrol and Diesel prices in the EU Premium unleaded petrol prices in the EU Chart shows that average UK unleaded petrol prices, including taxes, in August 215 were the highest in the EU at pence per litre when presented in a common currency basis. The lowest price was in Estonia at 81.1 pence per litre. The high UK petrol price is mainly due to the taxes levied, which formed 67 per cent of the total price in August 215, compared to a range of 48 to 66 per cent in the rest of the EU. Chart Average EU premium unleaded petrol prices in pence per litre as at August Excluding Tax and Duty Tax and Duty Pence (p/litre) Estonia Poland Latvia Bulgaria Hungary Luxembourg Lithuania Romania Czech Rep Austria Spain Cyprus Croatia Slovenia Malta Slovakia Belgium France Sweden Ireland Germany Portugal Greece Denmark Finland Italy Netherlands UK Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin Link to table: Table 5.1.1: Premium unleaded petrol prices in the EU September
25 International comparisons Diesel prices in the EU Chart shows that average UK diesel prices, including taxes, in August 215 were the highest within the EU at pence per litre when presented in a common currency basis. The lowest price was in Luxembourg at 71.3 pence per litre. The high UK diesel price is mainly due to the taxes levied, which formed 69 per cent of the total price in August 215, compared to a range of 45 to 62 per cent in the rest of the EU. In August, the average UK diesel price including taxes was lower than that of petrol for the first time since June 21. Chart Average EU diesel prices in pence per litre as at August Excluding Tax and Duty Tax and Duty Pence (p/litre) Source: European Commission Oil Bulletin Link to table: Table 5.2.1: Diesel prices in the EU Luxembourg Estonia Latvia Poland Lithuania Austria Spain Belgium Slovakia France Hungary Czech Rep Germany Croatia Greece Bulgaria Romania Portugal Slovenia Netherlands Cyprus Denmark Ireland Malta Finland Sweden Italy UK 5.2 Industrial gas and electricity prices Prices for gas and electricity in this section will vary depending on the periodicity (6-monthly or annual) and consumption (banded or an overall average) of the tables. In general, the 6-monthly Eurostat EU28 tables have more timely data and reflect changes on a shorter timescale, but comparisons with non-eu countries require the annual IEA tables. Rankings may differ between the IEA and Eurostat tables. Charts include data available at the time of publication. The red line on the charts shows the median, this is produced using the data from all available countries as well as DECC estimates for the countries with missing data Average annual industrial electricity prices, IEA In 214, average UK industrial electricity prices, including taxes, were the fifth highest in the IEA, fourth lowest in the G7, and were 28 per cent above the IEA median price. Prices in the UK excluding taxes were the sixth highest in the IEA, third highest in the G7, and were 47 per cent above the IEA median price of 6.3 pence. 23 September 215
26 International comparisons The UK price rose between 213 and 214 by 7 per cent, compared to falls for most other countries. This difference in growth rates was partly driven by movements in exchange rates of around 6 per cent in the EU and 1 to 15 per cent in the wider IEA. Chart shows the countries for which 214 data is available. Chart Average industrial electricity prices in 214, IEA pence per kwh Tax Component Price (excl tax) IEA Median (including taxes) Norway USA Sweden Luxembourg Poland Denmark Finland Turkey Netherlands Czech Rep Hungary France Belgium Switzerland Austria Greece Portugal Slovakia UK Ireland Japan Germany Italy Notes: Data for 214 is not available for Australia, Canada, Korea, New Zealand, and Spain. The excluding tax price for the USA has been estimated using a weighted average of general sales taxes and fuel taxes levied by individual states. Source: IEA Energy Prices and Taxes. Link to table: Table 5.3.1: Industrial electricity prices in the IEA including and excluding taxes Average industrial electricity prices in the EU by size of consumer Average UK industrial electricity prices including taxes for medium consumers for the period January to June 215 were second highest in the EU15 and were 43 per cent above the estimated EU15 median. The UK price for medium consumers excluding taxes was the highest in the EU15 and was 72 per cent above the median price of 5.7 pence. Annual 214 prices for medium consumers including tax were the third highest in the EU15. Chart shows the rankings for countries where data was available. September
27 International comparisons Chart Average industrial electricity prices for medium consumers in the EU 15 for January June Tax Component Price (excl tax) EU 15 Median (inc tax) Luxembourg Finland Pence per kwh France Austria Denmark Belgium Ireland Germany UK Medium consumers are defined as having an annual consumption of 2, - 19,999 MWh per annum. Source: Eurostat Statistics in Focus Electricity prices for EU Industry, January June 215 Link to table: Table 5.4.1: Average industrial electricity prices in the EU Average annual industrial gas prices, IEA In 214, average UK industrial gas prices, including taxes where not refunded, were the sixth lowest in the IEA, third lowest in the G7, and were 11 per cent below the IEA median. Prices in the UK excluding taxes were the tenth lowest in the IEA, third lowest in the G7, and were 9. per cent below the IEA median of 2.6 pence. Chart shows the countries for which 214 data is available. Chart Average industrial gas prices in 214, IEA 5 4 Tax component Price (excl tax) IEA Median (Including Taxes) pence per kwh Canada USA Turkey Belgium UK Czech Rep Netherlands Poland Slovakia Spain Germany Luxembourg Austria Finland Italy Ireland Denmark France Hungary Sweden Greece Portugal Switzerland 25 September 215
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