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Tabac shops in France will soon accept payment for utility bills

The new scheme will launch in 2023, and will include gas, electricity, water, and even some rent bills

What’s new for residents in France in March 2021?

A rise in gas prices, PCR test changes for Andorra, clearer energy certificates, and an extension of the bike repair scheme are among the changes to be aware of this month

No cost benefits to off-peak electricity in France: report

Green energy supplier has launched an online calculator to help consumers check whether they have the best deal

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Power cut in west France affects 272,000 homes

More than 270,000 households were left without power in the centre-west of France last night (Thursday September 3) after a massive electricity fault in the Indre department.

'Ban doorstep selling of energy services in France'

French government gives up gas price control

EU law change means household gas prices switch to open market

Ways to cut costs and save on everyday life in France

We work hard for our cash so let’s make the most of it. The Connexion finds ideas to make it stretch a little further

Village gets mains water century after post-war pledge

Mayor tells Connexion why he wants mains water available after residents coped for 100 years without it...

Charged for drains service I can’t use at French home

Our village has been connected to mains drainage. We have not yet been able to have the work done for our home to be connected to it but have received a bill from Suez Eau France charging us €396.55 for “Collecte et Traitement des Eaux Usées” [collection and treatment of waste water]. Surely it is illegal to charge for something that is not being done? S.D.

Utility bills

Tabac shops in France will soon accept payment for utility bills

What’s new for residents in France in March 2021?

No cost benefits to off-peak electricity in France: report

Power cut in west France affects 272,000 homes

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