Record electricity price in Stavanger area

Rogaland / Stavanger news from the past 48 hours: the Sørvest-Norge (NO2) area, which covers Stavanger and Rogaland, recorded an average electricity price of 279.93 øre per kWh on Tuesday 10 November, the highest of the year. Traffic on the Sørlandsbanen remains reduced until mid-February 2027, while several sporting and cultural events kept the county lively.

Energy: a record price in the heart of the Rogaland / Stavanger news

The average price of electricity for Tuesday 10 November reached its highest level of the year in southern Norway. For the Sørvest-Norge (NO2) zone, which includes Stavanger and Rogaland, the average is 279.93 øre per kWh, according to NRK Rogaland / Stavanger. The Vest-Norge (NO5) zone shows 273.80 øre, and Sørøst-Norge (NO1) 268.96 øre. These prices exclude network fees and taxes.

For customers enrolled in the Norgespris scheme, the price is set at 40 øre, to which taxes and network fees are added. This scheme covers 70 to 80 per cent of private customers in the relevant zones, NRK Rogaland / Stavanger reports. The government has proposed raising this fixed price to 45 øre from next year. The Local Norway confirms that southern Norway is set to see the highest prices of the year. These figures dominate the Rogaland / Stavanger news this Tuesday.

Transport: Sørlandsbanen remains limited until February 2027

The Norwegian Railway Directorate has agreed to extend the reduction in the number of departures on the Sørlandsbanen until 14 February 2027, according to NRK Rogaland / Stavanger. The decision follows defects in trainsets of type 73 and difficulties in obtaining spare parts for Go-Ahead. Department director Erik Lund explains that the reduction has brought greater stability to traffic, even though the authority regrets having to limit departures. Stavanger Aftenblad also reports that the reduced service will continue.

Last summer, the Norwegian Railway Directorate had already agreed to fewer departures to allow Go-Ahead to withdraw trains from service and carry out maintenance. The extension runs until mid-February 2027. The Sørlandsbanen line connects Oslo with Stavanger and passes through Rogaland, making it an important mobility issue for residents of the county.

Sport and culture: Haaland, FK Haugesund and Sandnes Ulf

Erling Braut Haaland gave Bryne, his hometown in the Jæren region (Rogaland county), Norway’s most expensive book ever, NRK Rogaland / Stavanger reports. The star took part in the handover digitally and encouraged the pupils to read as much as possible. The book is now on display at Bryne.

In Haugesund, Sander Wåge, who is from Stavanger, had a dream day during the season’s final match at Haugesund stadion. As a member of Stjernepanelet on NRK P1, he had put a visit to FK Haugesund at the top of his list. He got to explore the backstage areas, enter the locker room and meet several players, including Sivert Heltne Nilsen and Niklas Sandberg. Relegated the previous season, FK Haugesund secured direct promotion back to Eliteserien by finishing second in the league. Despite the defeat to Odd, the experience remained positive for Sander Wåge (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger).

In the Obos-ligaen, Sandnes Ulf avoided direct relegation. Moss scored twice late in the match, sending Sogndal to a play-off. Sandnes Ulf and Sogndal were both involved in the battle against relegation. Coach Eirik Bakke said that his team had to be satisfied with the result after a difficult season. FK Haugesund finished in second place (NRK Rogaland / Stavanger).

Environment: 7,400 bird eggs seized in Rogaland

A man in his fifties, resident in Rogaland, is being prosecuted for receiving, giving, selling or advertising bird eggs from wild species. He bought or received at least 1,461 eggs of protected birds belonging to 151 different species, according to NRK Rogaland / Stavanger. The police also discovered 339 clutches from 98 protected species at his home without authorization. In total, the collection amounted to 7,400 eggs.

The police prosecutor, Øyvind Bore, at the Sør-Vest police district, describes the case as serious for environmental protection. He adds that cases of this kind are rare. The investigation establishes a link to several cases discovered around New Year 2023-2024. The prosecutor has brought charges related to wildlife offenses.

Society: asbestos-related cancers and denied compensation

Erlend Skogen, who probably developed mesothelioma after inhaling asbestos fibres, is among the applicants rejected under the historic compensation scheme for the oil industry's pioneers. According to NRK Rogaland / Stavanger, 70 per cent of applicants had their claims rejected. The case illustrates the difficulties of recognising occupational diseases linked to asbestos in Rogaland.

📌 Local briefs

Stavanger Aftenblad reported yesterday evening, 9 November, a police intervention following a break-in alert at a business. A person was also reported for threatening the police.

The trial following the murder in the Lagård neighbourhood of Stavanger is scheduled to take place at the Sør-Rogaland District Court, according to Stavanger Aftenblad. The exact date is not specified in the news report.

Sources: NRK Rogaland / Stavanger, Stavanger Aftenblad, The Local Norway — Period: 09 November 2026 and 10 November 2026