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EDF chief expects household electricity prices to stay stable through winter
EDF chief Bernard Fontana expects household electricity prices to stay stable through winter in France.
Regulated electricity tariffs are due for a review on February 1, but Fontana said he expects the government to keep prices unchanged, in line with its announcements.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu had said in October that electricity prices should not rise this winter.
More than 20 million customers are covered by regulated tariffs, which are separate from market offers sold by competing suppliers.
These tariffs fell by an average of 15% in February 2025 and by 0.8% in February 2026, then rose by 2.5% in August 2026.
The February review is the next point when prices could be reconsidered, but the government is expected to maintain stability.
EDF chief executive Bernard Fontana said household electricity prices are expected to remain stable at least until February 1 and possibly through the end of winter.
He said a review of regulated electricity tariffs is scheduled for February 1, but EDF expects the government to keep prices stable.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on October 7 that electricity prices should not rise this winter.
Regulated tariffs rose 2.5% in August 2026 after small decreases in February 2025 and February 2026.
More than 20 million subscribers are covered by regulated tariffs.
- Who
- Bernard Fontana, chief executive of EDF, made the statement.
- What
- He said household electricity prices are expected to stay stable at least until February 1 and possibly until the end of winter.
- When
- Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where
- On France Inter.
- Why
- A review of regulated tariffs is scheduled for February 1, but EDF expects the government to ensure stability in line with its announcements.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said electricity prices should not rise this winter.
EDF chief executive Bernard Fontana said household electricity prices were expected to remain stable at least until February 1 and possibly through winter.
A review of regulated electricity tariffs is scheduled.
- EDF chief executive
- Bernard Fontana
- Expected price stability
- At least until February 1; possibly through the end of winter
- Regulated tariff review
- February 1
- Regulated tariff subscribers
- More than 20 million
- Tariff change
- Up 2.5% in August 2026
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What people are saying
The prices are and will be stable until at least February 1, and I could even say until the end of winter.
Technically, on February 1, there is a review clause on the regulated electricity tariff.
We expect the government, in line with its announcements, to ensure stability.
The price of electricity should not increase this winter.