From 1 July, the extended social tariff for energy will end, which means at least half a million customers will be charged commercial energy prices from that date.
The social tariff is intended for certain categories of disadvantaged households, such as people receiving a social integration income or disability allowance. It was extended to 2021 due to the novel Coronavirus.
This extension also applies to persons who benefit from an increased intervention for health care, such as people with low incomes.
As of 1 July, the extended social tariff will be abolished, resulting in a return to normal commercial energy tariffs for around 300.000 gas customers and 500,000 for electricity, according to estimates by CREG, the federal energy regulator.
Suppliers will, however, be obliged to apply the cheapest tariff for a period of three months from 1 July, CREG says.
