Big hit on the gas bill. The gas distribution tariff, which accounts for around a quarter of the final bill, will increase on July 1, 2024, and the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) must determine by how much, by the beginning of January, the latter announces in a statement. After four years of relative stability, this component of gas bills could result in an increase of around 6.3% excluding taxes for an average gas-heated customer, if the proposal submitted this week by the energy regulator is adopted.
For another type of user, those who use gas for hot water and cooking, the increase would be 11.3%, according to the press release published Monday evening. The impact will be the same whether you are a customer formerly on the regulated rate or a customer on a market offer. The decision should be taken “rather at the beginning of January”, according to the CRE which will decide following a public consultation, open until November 20, to gather the opinions of consumer associations or suppliers. Individuals can also participate.
“It is a fixed cost industry, whether we use a lot or a little gas, the cost does not change”, we emphasize at the CRE. “It is a mathematical calculation, not at all a choice nor a desire to discourage gas: the almost identical cost of the network, even increasing with increasing security obligations and the cost of injecting biomethane, is divided between a declining customer base,” according to the CRE. The CRE proposes “a step on July 1, 2024 then no longer touching it”, namely +30% for the GRDF distribution tariff then only inflation for the following three years. A proposal which could evolve if the opinions collected recommend smoothing out this progression further.