Domestic energy prices are set to rise further, with the second increase in Ofgem’s price cap taking effect. The average bill for typical users will now be £1,738 annually, amid predictions of a 3% hike in April. Households are urged…
In 2025, German consumers will see changes in their gas bills despite a dip in overall prices due to rising network charges. Mathias Hohmann, manager of Stadtwerke Premnitz, discusses how expedited gas phase-out increases costs for consumers as infrastructure investments…
German economic associations are warning of increasing corporate relocation due to high costs and bureaucratic hurdles. Dirk Jandura, president of the BGA, notes that the migration of production facilities has begun, primarily affecting energy-intensive sectors like chemistry and machinery. The…
A new analysis reveals that over a million families with children under 16 in the UK are living in energy poverty. This represents more than one in six households with young children, compared to one in nine without. The Liberal…
The Liberal Democrats are advocating for an extension of the deadline for accessing winter fuel payments, warning that many older individuals may miss out. Following a surge in Pension Credit applications after recent government changes, there remains a backlog of…
Recent changes to the winter fuel payment rules mean over ten million pensioners in England and Wales will not receive financial assistance for heating costs in 2024. Payments are now only available to those receiving pension credit or other means-tested…
Koos van Haasteren, director of Chemelot, warns of an unprecedented industrial exodus from the Netherlands due to high energy costs and global competition. He highlights challenges faced by chemical factories in Limburg, which produce vital materials, including plastics and pharmaceuticals….
In a recent interview, Giannis Chatzitheodosiou, President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the implications of rising energy costs and anticipated government intervention regarding bank transaction fees. He expressed optimism about consumer spending increasing post-Christmas, noting some sectors generate…
Greek Deputy Minister Thanasios Kontogeorgis spoke about energy costs and the government’s interventions during an interview with ERT News. He noted that while real average incomes have increased more than in any other European country, inflation and the cost of…
The energy regulator, Ofgem, has announced a £21 annual increase in energy bills for typical households beginning in January, bringing the total to £1,738 per year. This rise follows previous increases in October and may pose difficulties for many families…
A majority of the Swiss National Council’s Environment Committee recognizes the steel industry’s significant role in the Swiss circular economy and proposes reduced network usage fees for affected companies. However, critics argue that this request for state intervention undermines fairness…
According to the latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey, petrol prices rose to an average of €1.73 per litre and diesel to €1.67 per litre in November, marking the end of a three-month trend of declining fuel costs. Despite these rises,…
