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You do not have to pay ‘catch-up’ French energy bills if sent too late

There is a set period in which ‘regularisation’ bills must be delivered

Why now is a good time to swap electricity provider in France

The regulated tariff increased by 10% in February

Compare, switch, save: Which French electricity contract is best?

How to work out the right contract for you and avoid termination charges if you change provider

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Buying an electric car in France: how government aid is changing

The changes come as the government also announced that the ‘social leasing’ €100 scheme was closed for 2024

New energy cheque in France: you may need to apply this year

An estimated one million eligible households will not receive the cheque automatically for ‘technical reasons’

SEE: Most French electricity bills to rise by 9.8% in February

The price hike is due to the reintroduction of tax that was suspended in 2022

Electricity tariffs stabilise but bills may still rise in France

More tax could be levied to pay for years of price shield subsidy, resulting in up to €130 more on annual household bills

Electricity bills to rise in France but officials clash over amount

As the electricity price shield is phased out customers are left uncertain about what they will pay next year

See how France’s electricity prices compare with others in Europe

France’s price cap has meant rates have stayed low - although not the lowest

How much will electricity tariffs rise in France in 2024?

A forecast from the energy commission president was seized upon as an ‘announcement’ of a 10-20% rise but will bills really go up that much?

Customers fight adjusted electricity bills in France of up to €10,000

The revised bills left clients in shock after learning their energy company had increased prices by up to 400%

Anger over huge bills from alternative electricity providers in France

Bills of over €9,000 have been reported. Providers say it is linked to rising supply costs, but a consumer collective says suppliers are breaking the law

Customer buys two baguettes for €500 to help struggling French bakery

Village in north-west France came together to support a business struggling with high energy bills

French village slashes electricity bills by using old watermill site

A mayor in northern France has made his commune almost energy self-sufficient by harnessing water power again

Five questions about the rise in electricity prices in France

Who is affected, why are prices rising, how much is the ‘price shield’ helping, how long will it last and how do prices compare with others in Europe?

How your gas and electricity bills will change in France in 2023

The government’s cap on regulated gas and electricity tariffs will continue with some changes, and further help will be available to some households. We explain

French residents save thousands on electricity by returning to EDF

Readers share their experiences of switching back to France’s regulated electricity tariffs, as market prices spiral

French MP calls on local authorities to stop paying electricity bills

The head of the French communist party says drastic action is needed as towns struggle to pay for swimming pools, theatres, schools and other public facilities

French ski stations under pressure as energy contracts up for renewal

Prices up to 20 times higher than before are putting the opening of several resorts in doubt with sector professionals issuing a ‘cry for help’

Why some French electricity firms are urging customers to go to EDF

Clients told they should switch to benefit from the historic provider’s frozen regulated tariff. One was alerted that he would save €218 if he swapped

French energy firm offers discount to homes receiving energy cheque

The average discount will be around €100 per customer, Engie said, in a move that is set to cost it €90million

France extends energy price cap measure to the end of 2022

The bouclier tarifaire means that gas prices are frozen and electricity prices are capped at a 4% increase

Consumers sue over French energy contract switch to higher tariff

Mint customers saw their regulated electricity tariffs replaced by more expensive market rates. In total up to 600,000 people may have been affected by suppliers taking such action

French energy tariff freeze: public may face rises of 8% next year

Bills could increase to repay energy companies for what they have spent to keep consumer costs capped this year

Bills skyrocket for customers of alternative French energy supplier

The provider transferred from the capped regulated tariff to volatile market rates, leaving some customers facing rises of more than 400%

Banking, electricity and phone payments at your local tabac in France

Due to falling tobacco sales some 'tabacs' will further diversify their services from July at no extra cost to the customer

Am I eligible for France’s chèque énergie 2022?

Payments aimed at helping households cope with their energy bills will begin to made at the end of March

EDF bosses and staff oppose ‘crippling’ electricity bill cap in France

EDF customers get electricity price rises capped at 4% but the French government majority owned firm will lose billions

Millions who refuse Linky meter at France home will have to pay extra

Up to 3.8 million people face extra fees from next January

Regulated prices keep France’s electricity cheaper than EU neighbours

The regulated tariff rose by 4% in February. Without state intervention, it would have risen by 46%

EDF to sell more cheap electricity to competitors to keep prices low

The measure is expected to benefit customers of other companies as well as helping to keep EDF’s regulated rate down despite steep hikes in the European market generally

Bulb electricity firm switches off French operation amid surging costs

Customers are being automatically moved to EDF, which claims that they could save money as a result

Why do my French electricity bills keep rising despite competition?

A combination of taxes, supply quotas and high demand for raw materials is driving an increase in electricity tariffs. We explore what you can do to combat climbing energy tariffs

EDF France will not cut off customers who fail to pay their bills

The electricity company will continue providing enough power for “essential purposes” such as lighting but not enough for central heating

How to save money on your energy bills in France this winter

Energy prices are set to remain high in the coming months. We look at solutions for reducing your gas and electricity costs

Electricity bill

You do not have to pay ‘catch-up’ French energy bills if sent too late

Why now is a good time to swap electricity provider in France

Compare, switch, save: Which French electricity contract is best?

Buying an electric car in France: how government aid is changing

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