# Sharp rise in wood pellet prices: is pellet heating still worthwhile?

> Wood pellet prices have risen sharply, with nearly 80 euros more per tonne in bulk in one month. Households are questioning the cost-effectiveness of pellet heating.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 26 October 2026 at 18:16. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 26 October 2026 at 18:16.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 26 October 2026 at 18:16
- Updated: 26 October 2026 at 18:16
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1162-sharp-rise-in-wood-pellet-prices-is-pellet-heating-still-worthwhile

## Reported figures

- 80 euros

## Sources (1 articles)

- [REPORTAGE. "Normalement, je l’achète plus tôt, mais cette année, c’est un peu plus compliqué" : avec l’augmentation du prix du pellet de bois, se chauffer aux granulés est-il toujours avantageux ?](https://www.ladepeche.fr/2026/10/26/reportage-normalement-je-lachete-plus-tot-mais-cette-annee-cest-un-peu-plus-complique-avec-laugmentation-du-prix-du-pellet-de-bois-se-chauffer-aux-13621072.php) — La Dépêche du Midi, 26 October 2026 at 18:16

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