The regulated gas tariff in France will increase by 8.7% in September – franceinfo

The regulated sales tariff for natural gas sold by Engie will increase by 8.7% on September 1, due in particular to the rise in world prices, announced on Friday August 27. the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE).

This increase, in line with the trend of recent months, will be 2.7% for customers using gas for cooking, 5.5% for those who have dual use, cooking and hot water, and 9% for those who use gas for cooking. gas-heated homes, says CRE in a press release.

“This unprecedented increase is observed in all European and Asian countries. It is explained by the global economic recovery observed for several months and by the sharp increase in gas prices on the world market due to an exceptional context”, explains CRE. Since January 1, 2019, Engie’s regulated tariffs for the sale of gas free of tax have increased by 15.8%.