The already high electricity prices are now becoming even more expensive.

On Monday, the average price will be the highest so far since Sweden was divided into four price areas in 2011.

The average price for the two price areas in northern Sweden lands at SEK 2.40 per kilowatt hour.

In the areas in the south, they will end up at SEK 2.71 per kilowatt hour, according to the digital electricity company Tibber.

The highest hourly rate is noted

The highest hourly rate so far will also be noted on Monday.

In the areas in southern Sweden, it is between 5 and 6 pm, when the price is SEK 4.34 per kilowatt hour.

For northern Sweden, it is between 16 and 17. The electricity price is then SEK 3.70 per kilowatt hour.

All prices are stated without taxes and fees.

Several factors behind the rising prices

The high electricity price is due to a combination of high fuel prices, low production from wind turbines and increased consumption due to colder weather.

Hydropower capacity is also low as the water in the power plants is currently being slowed down.

SVT has previously reported that the ice needs to settle as it facilitates production for the rest of the winter.

But for that to happen, the water must be slowed down, which in turn leads to less water through the power plants.

This is done every year, but right now it is done in three rivers at the same time.