MOBILITY BLOG

Where is energy sector taking us?

Where is energy sector taking us?

Energy is one of the key drivers of economy, and it is also crucial for the development of mobility.

In last few months, energy sector was hit by economic and social changes. The war in Ukraine has risen gas and oil prices, and many EU governments have liberalized motor fuel prices which is creating a new bubble.

This of course means more pressure on mobility, consequently more expensive personal and business transport, and ultimately higher costs for companies from different industries that will have to pass on the additional cost on their customers.

In the mobility industry, where ALD is one of the largest providers of mobility services in Europe, this means big changes that we may notice at the moment. But on the long or medium term, they will certainly be seen.

The latest increase in the petrol prices on Croatian gas stations by 1,47 Croatian Kuna (HRK) brings only the first warning of further and even higher increases, which are already being recorded in neighboring countries. You will pay at least 13.82 Lipa for a liter of petrol at Croatian petrol stations. Diesel has fallen in price to Croatian Kuna (HRK) 12.91 per liter, but that does not mean that it will remain so in the long run.

In common currency, just to get a sense, gasoline on Croatian gas stations costs at least 1,83 pet liter, and diesel costs at least 1,71 euro pet liter.

So, is it already time, to switch to electricity, when it comes to mobility? The answer is far from simple, there are just too many changes in this area as well. Charging stations in Croatia just started to charge the electricity at the end of January this year. With 11 and 22 kilowatt charging stations that charge at least 1.80 kuna (24 euro cents) per kWh, and the fastest DC charging over 50 kilowatts costs 4.45 kuna (59 euro cents) per kWh.

Does this mean a slowdown for electric cars? The answer is far from being so simple. The fact is, E-mobility is coming at full speed and we will eventually have to embrace the new technology, no exception.

At first, we will have to learn how to use electric cars, take care of our own charging infrastructure at home and at work and anticipate charging time.

There is a fact which will not change in the future. Differences in electricity price will always be much greater that gasoline/diesel price differences. And only well-organized individual or/and company, will be able to take advantage of all the savings, new technology has to offer.

In the meantime, the energy market will evolve on its own, bringing ups and downs, so it is crucial to look at energy in the long run and through the aspect of fleet optimization, which will be even more important than in the past. Especially in the times when cars are getting more expensive almost every single month.