Energy prices – relief for communities – economy

In view of the rising prices for electricity, gas and petrol, the Association of Towns and Municipalities is demanding higher heating cost subsidies for low-income earners from the federal government. “We are seeing an explosion in energy prices, especially for gas. It is clear that energy must not only be something for the rich. Therefore, the next federal government is called upon to support financially weak families in particular and to mitigate the explosion in heating costs,” said the association’s chief executive Gerd Landsberg the image. Landsberg also warned of higher costs for the municipalities. The sharp rise in gas prices would “hit many municipalities hard,” said Landsberg.