Gas bills expected to reduce in France this September
A slight drop is to come after months of significant increases
The Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE) has now confirmed le prix repère du gaz for September
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Good news for people who use gas to cook and / or heat their home and water in France, as bills are expected to drop in September after a number of consecutive rises over the past few months.
The Commission de régulation de l’énergie (CRE) has now confirmed le prix repère du gaz (gas prices benchmark) for this month.
This has fallen slightly since last month, to an average of:
This is in comparison to €0.134 in August for cooking, and €0.105 per kWh for heating. A small drop after months of rises, including one of 12% in July.
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The benchmark price per month is stable, at €114.30 for cooking/hot water and €277.43 euros for heating.
“This benchmark price for the sale of natural gas is intended as a guide,” the CRE said in its monthly update. It said that the benchmark’s purpose is to “serve as a compass for consumers wishing to compare supply offers”.
Customers whose price is indexed to the benchmark will therefore see a slight drop in September. The CRE warned that future price drops are unlikely to be significant.
How to get an indexed benchmark gas price
For those wishing to benefit from an indexed benchmark price (if their gas is not already indexed), the best method is to compare offers from different suppliers, said the CRE.
It states: “Suppliers build offers according to supply conditions, commercial choices, and also any contractual conditions they offer.”
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Companies are under no obligation to reduce prices if the benchmark drops in the event that they reserve the right to change prices due to another mechanism, so it is important to check the fine print when it comes to the benchmark.
The CRE also advises that the best way to save money is to both compare offers and carry out energy renovation work on your home to make it as efficient as possible.
