The gas bill increase by 10%

The recall should not rejoice homes. As announced a week ago, the gas bill will swell from this Thursday. The rate-regulated natural gas will increase by about 10%. A decision had already been endorsed by the Regulatory Commission of Energy (CRE) on the proposal of GDF Suez.

Specifically, for households using gas for cooking, the bill will increase by an average of 12 euros every year (including VAT). Those who use them also for their hot water will have a note saltier than 25 euros on average per annum inclusive. Finally, the largest increase, from 85 euros in the year, will be felt for consumers who use gas for cooking, hot water and heating.

First increase in two years

This rate increase is the first since August 2008 online payday loans.It is also the highest since November 2005. Hence the fierce opposition of consumer groups, trade unions and the opposition, which have increased sharply denounced as "outrageous" and "unjustified" in times of crisis.

"This announcement seems so surreal that you might expect to a joke," joked the Consumers' Association CLCV, for whom the increase "seriously undermines the purchasing power of consumers."

In turn, GDF Suez said that natural gas "remains the most competitive energy for heating.

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