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Victor Gojdka, Frankfurt
After months in lockdown, many people finally wanted to spend money again this summer, but now saving is the order of the day: the price curves for gas and electricity are pointing steeply upwards, and consumers have to reckon with additional costs of several thousand euros. Now the federal government also wants to introduce a gas surcharge from October. While gas traders currently have to buy lost Russian quantities elsewhere, they should be able to pass on these costs in the future – so that the gas suppliers do not get into trouble and the network remains stable. What does that mean for consumers? The most important questions and answers.