https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Austria in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.at/20260421/we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0200 we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Austrian residents can get a discount on electricity grid costs from April by timing when they use appliances. https://www.thelocal.at/20260309/what-is-austrias-summer-electricity-discount-and-how-can-you-take-advantage-of-it Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:06:28 +0100 what-is-austrias-summer-electricity-discount-and-how-can-you-take-advantage-of-it With war in the Middle East pushing up the price of fuel amid the rising cost of living, we explore a few different ways to spend less and save money in Austria without sacrificing quality. https://www.thelocal.at/20260401/from-fuel-to-taxes-how-to-save-money-in-austria Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:45 +0200 from-fuel-to-taxes-how-to-save-money-in-austria The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market. https://www.thelocal.at/20260404/european-drivers-choke-on-rising-diesel-prices Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0200 european-drivers-choke-on-rising-diesel-prices Spain and four other European Union nations have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said Saturday. https://www.thelocal.at/20260404/five-eu-nations-urge-tax-on-energy-firms-windfall-profits Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:12:23 +0200 five-eu-nations-urge-tax-on-energy-firms-windfall-profits War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers. https://www.thelocal.at/20260328/what-are-european-countries-doing-to-keep-fuel-costs-down Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:13:15 +0100 what-are-european-countries-doing-to-keep-fuel-costs-down The Slovak government said it would limit diesel purchases and increase prices for foreign drivers, including from Austria, after supplies through the Druzhba pipeline were suspended. https://www.thelocal.at/20260319/austrian-drivers-to-pay-more-for-fuel-as-slovakia-restricts-diesel-sales Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:43:42 +0100 austrian-drivers-to-pay-more-for-fuel-as-slovakia-restricts-diesel-sales Austria’s government has agreed on a package of temporary measures aimed at limiting further rises in petrol and diesel prices. Here's what's changing and how it could impact your expenses. https://www.thelocal.at/20260318/explained-what-is-austrias-plan-to-stop-fuel-price-increases Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:27:59 +0100 explained-what-is-austrias-plan-to-stop-fuel-price-increases EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge. https://www.thelocal.at/20260310/eu-countries-urged-to-lower-energy-taxes-to-reduce-consumer-bills Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:18:48 +0100 eu-countries-urged-to-lower-energy-taxes-to-reduce-consumer-bills A flash estimate puts Austria’s January inflation rate at 2.0 percent. The breakdown reveals what is pushing prices up overall and what is pulling them down https://www.thelocal.at/20260204/cheaper-energy-austrias-inflation-falls-to-2-0-percent-in-january Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:02:18 +0100 cheaper-energy-austrias-inflation-falls-to-2-0-percent-in-january People in Austria have been struggling with the cost of energy in recent years, but there is good news ahead. From March, more than 400,000 households in Austria will see a drop in electricity prices. https://www.thelocal.at/20260112/austrias-leading-energy-provider-to-reduce-electricity-costs-by-a-third Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:14:55 +0100 austrias-leading-energy-provider-to-reduce-electricity-costs-by-a-third Austrian oil and gas company OMV said it has dismissed an employee accused of spying for Russia, confirming reports in local media. https://www.thelocal.at/20250923/austrian-oil-firm-omv-sacks-alleged-russian-spy Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:24:22 +0200 austrian-oil-firm-omv-sacks-alleged-russian-spy A blackout in Austria cannot be completely ruled out, but the risk is "very low", according to the Austrian Power Grid (APA), which operates the country's high-voltage electricity network. https://www.thelocal.at/20250501/risk-of-blackout-in-austria-very-low-austrian-power-grid Thu, 01 May 2025 17:30:36 +0200 risk-of-blackout-in-austria-very-low-austrian-power-grid Spain, Portugal and France are facing a widespread blackout. But how likely is it that this could happen in Austria - and how could citizens be prepared for it? https://www.thelocal.at/20230303/reader-question-what-are-the-chances-of-a-blackout-in-austria Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:04:02 +0100 reader-question-what-are-the-chances-of-a-blackout-in-austria Rising energy costs in Austria have led Wien Energie to introduce a new financial support measure. Here’s what it means for customers. https://www.thelocal.at/20250220/vienna-energy-bonus-who-qualifies-for-wien-energies-e100-credit Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:51:07 +0100 vienna-energy-bonus-who-qualifies-for-wien-energies-e100-credit As Austria continues to depend heavily on foreign energy, a new study explores how shifting to wind power could change the country’s energy landscape by 2040. https://www.thelocal.at/20250130/how-austria-could-cut-its-energy-dependence-by-2040 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:12:04 +0100 how-austria-could-cut-its-energy-dependence-by-2040 The right wing coalition’s budget plan to save €6.4 billion includes controversial measures like removing the Klimabonus, expanding the digital tax, and cutting subsidies, which critics say will increase costs for Austrians. https://www.thelocal.at/20250115/is-austrias-budget-plan-a-hidden-tax-on-residents Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:33:02 +0100 is-austrias-budget-plan-a-hidden-tax-on-residents Electricity prices will go up next year - but some regions will face a heavier burden than others. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.at/20241125/where-in-austria-will-people-pay-more-for-electricity-next-year Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:46:47 +0100 where-in-austria-will-people-pay-more-for-electricity-next-year Austria is bracing for rising energy prices this winter as the country adjusts to alternative gas supplies. Political leaders are debating measures to ease costs, but households may need to take their own steps to manage bills. https://www.thelocal.at/20241119/how-can-austria-prevent-energy-prices-from-skyrocketing-this-winter Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:57 +0100 how-can-austria-prevent-energy-prices-from-skyrocketing-this-winter Russia is expected to stop delivering gas to Austria from Saturday, said a spokeswoman for OMV, the Alpine nation's energy company. https://www.thelocal.at/20241116/russia-to-stop-delivering-gas-to-austria Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:15:05 +0100 russia-to-stop-delivering-gas-to-austria