Ulf Kristersson Rejects New Support as Power Prices Surge

Electricity prices in Sweden reach a two-year high of over 2 kr per kilowatt-hour following a cold snap and reduced wind power production.Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Energy Minister Ebba Busch state that no additional government support will be provided because the monthly average remains below the 1.50 kr threshold.Households in northern Sweden report January bills exceeding 10,000 kr as exports to Finland through the new Aurora cable continue to influence domestic costs.