Despite the government’s 15% tariff shield, the electricity bill of 20 million households could increase more widely. The explanations.
In an attempt to counter the galloping inflation that has plagued the country for many months, the government has decided to extend the tariff shield aimed at limiting the rise in energy prices in France. This tariff shield has made it possible to contain the increase by +15% since February 1, 2023. But beware, this maximum percentage only concerns subscribers at the regulated rate. Another important detail, this figure actually represents an average. So, can your electricity bill soar by more than 15% despite the introduction of this price shield, which is supposed to protect you from the explosion in prices?
Are peak hour-off-peak hour contracts not concerned?
Unfortunately, your electricity bill may well increase by more than 15% in the future. “It is indeed 15%, yes, but on average. Not everyone is in the same boat, these increases can be different from one subscriber to another” declared the Ministry of the Economy , Monday 10 April in the evening. Enough to raise serious doubts about future consumer spending on energy. In reality, everything depends on the contract and the accommodation. And this overrun of the price shield should have a greater impact on families with a large house, and what’s more, with a contract for peak hours, off-peak hours. As revealed TF1for this kind of contracts, “it’s 18%, beyond the limit announced by the government”.
How much does this represent each month?
In total, 20 million households are affected by this new increase in the price of electricity, and the tariff shield put in place by the executive up to 15%. 1.45 million small professionals are also in the loop. This increase affects all subscribers to a regulated sales contract (TRV), and those whose prices are indexed to the TRV. VSEs and SMEs are concerned. This increase represents an additional cost of 20 euros per month, on average, according to government figures. For the time being, this device is planned until June 30, 2023.