The energy policeman raised the price ceiling by 54%, from April, in a context of record inflation for 30 years.
With our correspondent in London, Emily Wine
In one year, the average energy bill will have almost doubled. 800 euros more on electricity bills: this is what awaits the British at the end of the year.
Economy Minister Rishi Sunak describes government aid to households. ” All individuals will receive a £200 discount on their electricity bill. Suppliers will apply the rebate in October, and the government will complete. This discount will be refunded automatically, with installments of £40 on customer bills for the next five years. »
A credit therefore, rather than an aid, according to the opposition which would have preferred an abolition of the VAT… And which observes that the prices of energy will perhaps not have fallen again by next year.
Second axis of the government plan: “ We are also going to lower the municipal tax by 150 pounds from April, to compensate for the cost of energy. This discount will not need to be reimbursed and will concern 80% of households. »
Either 350 pounds, or 400 euros, in all. According to a coalition of consumer NGOs, 15 million Britons could be pushed into energy poverty this year.