A request to stop the rise in electricity prices: Emmanuel Macron decides

Electricity prices will increase from 1 February 2024. Especially the increase due to the electricity tax which was at its minimum rate till then, as well as the end of the tariff shield. This Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron was questioned on the subject.

During his conference held in the Village Hall of the Elysee Palace, the French President was questioned about the increase in electricity prices in 2024. He then hinted that “ The price will return to normal of European countries » and it will remain there ” Significantly less than what is paid in Germany, Spain, Italy

” Emmanuel Macron, on the other hand, did not comment on possible capping or maximum increases. In fact, he indicated that it was up to the government to make an announcement on the subject.

UFC-Que Choisir condemns announced increase in electricity prices

Last December, following the usage of 49.3, the government announced a hike in electricity prices. Although the economy minister, Bruno Le Maire, previously announced that it would not exceed 10%, the bill could rise by an average of around 130 euros per year. The increase is linked not only to prices on the wholesale energy markets, but also to the reinstatement of the Domestic Final Consumption Tax on Electricity (TICFE). As a reminder, this tax was temporarily reduced to its minimum rate when the tariff shield was implemented.

Through a press release published on its site on Friday January 12, the consumer association UFC-Que Choisir spoke against the announced increase in electricity bills for the year 2024, the first of which should take place on January 1 February. ” UFC-Que Choisir today denounces the possibility of a new increase in electricity prices of 10% on February 1, without linking it to the real cost of electricity production in France, and is worried about its dramatic consequences on households. “, she warns. Faced with this increase in electricity prices in France, the Consumer Protection Association also emphasizes the consequences of this decision on households, especially the most humble. In addition to condemning, UFC-Que Choisir calls for the stabilization of this increase or at least The low calls for capping at 2.5%, which would roughly represent expected inflation in 2024.