The price of pellets in Austria in July 2026 rose by 1.9 percent compared to the previous month, according to the industry association Pro Pellets Austria (PPA).

At 395.27 euros per metric ton, the average pellet price in July 2026 is 30.2 percent higher than it was a year ago, according to Pro Pellets Austria (PPA). One kilowatt-hour of wood energy currently costs 8.30 cents. Compared to natural gas, the price advantage is 103.3 percent, and compared to heating oil, it is 60.1 percent.



Austrian Pellet Prices in July 2026 for a Purchase of Six Metric Tons
- West (Tyrol and Vorarlberg): 393.20 euros per metric ton
- North (Lower and Upper Austria, Salzburg, Vienna): 394.50 euros per metric ton
- South (Burgenland, Carinthia, Styria): 391.80 euros per metric ton

Austrian pellet price in July 2026 for a 15-kilogram bag-
6.48 euros

The price of a bag of pellets when ordering a pallet has risen by 4 percent compared to June 2026 and by 27.8 percent compared to the same month last year.


Austrian Pellet Price in July 2026 for a Purchase of 17 Metric Tons
- 343.01 euros per metric ton

The commercial price rose by 2.8 percent compared to June 2026 and by 31.9 percent compared to the same month last year.

Current Comparison of Energy Sources

According to PPA, no other heating fuel can currently compete with pellets in terms of price. The heating cost comparison is based on the fuel’s calorific value. It does not take into account the efficiency of heating systems.

- Pellets: 8.30 euro cents per kilowatt-hour
- Heating oil: 13.20 euro cents per kilowatt-hour
- Natural gas: 16.80 euro cents per kilowatt-hour
- Electricity: 30.60 euro cents per kilowatt-hour

How PPA Determines Prices
PPA has been tracking pellet prices in Austria on a monthly basis since 2006. To do so, the industry association collects data from more than 50 fuel dealers. According to its own figures, this covers more than 70 percent of the total volume of fuel traded. Its survey thus serves as a reliable indicator of market price trends. PPA calculates the average price by excluding the two lowest and the two highest dealer reports. The survey of dealers generally takes place during the first week of the month. PPA publishes its results about three weeks later.

Source: pelletshome.com