Business · Energy & Commodities · 11 hrs ago
French gas prices could rise again in December as households struggle to pay
French gas prices may rise again on 1 December, after a 6.6% increase in November.
The story focuses on households in France, where many people are trying to cut energy use to manage their bills.
One in three people say they struggle to pay gas or electricity bills, according to the national energy mediator; the share is higher among people under 35.
The price per kilowatt-hour for gas heating has risen 52.4% in a year.
Estimates differ on the coming increase: one specialist site forecasts 5.8%, while a gas price comparison company estimates 7%, or about €10 more a month for households on a tariff linked to the benchmark price.
The expected December rise could add to pressure on household budgets, although the exact increase is uncertain.
Advice given to consumers includes comparing offers, choosing a fixed-price contract and turning the heating down by one degree.
French households could face another increase in gas prices on December 1, according to estimates cited by franceinfo.
The article reports differing estimates: a specialist website forecast a 5.8% rise, while Selectra’s director general said the benchmark price would rise by 7%.
A 7% rise would add €10 a month for households on gas plans indexed to the benchmark price, Selectra said.
One in three people in France say they have difficulty paying gas or electricity bills, according to the Energy Ombudsman.
The article says the price per kilowatt-hour for heating rose 52.4% in a year.
- Who
- French households facing gas costs, including those on plans indexed to the benchmark price.
- What
- Gas prices could rise again in December; estimates cited range from 5.8% to 7%.
- When
- The possible increase is expected on December 1.
- Where
- France.
- Why
- The article links the projected rise to increasing gas prices; it does not state a specific cause.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Gas tariffs rose by 6.6%, according to the article.
A further increase is expected; estimates cited range from 5.8% to 7%.
- Possible December increase
- 5.8% according to a specialist website; 7% according to Selectra
- Increase at 7%
- €10 more per month for households on plans indexed to the benchmark gas price
- Households struggling with bills
- One in three people in France report difficulty paying gas or electricity bills
- Under-35s struggling with bills
- More than one in two report difficulty paying
- Heating gas price over one year
- Price per kilowatt-hour rose 52.4%
What people are saying
On December 1, the benchmark gas price will increase by 7%.
We are really at a plateau, with more and more consumers restricting their use of gas and electricity.
I set it to 19, and then I try to put up with it being 19 everywhere.
I don't know where we're going to find the money; we have to pay for gas as best we can.