Energy Economy - Low Filling Levels in Gas Storage: Consumer Center Warns of Rising Prices
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With regard to the low gas storage levels, the Federal Consumer Association warns against rising prices. The chairman of the association Pop said the "Rheinische Post", private households should check whether the own gas contract foresees a price fixing beyond the winter. Otherwise, a price comparison and a change could be worthwhile.
According to the Federal Association of Consumer Centres, the low gas storage systems could lead to higher prices in winter. Customers should consider changing suppliers.
The German storage facilities are currently only over 50 percent filled. "For private households, this can mean higher energy prices," warns the Federal Association of Consumer Centres – and advises gas customers to be cautious.
Given the low gas storage levels, Ramona Pop, a board member of the Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV), has warned of rising gas prices for customers. "Low storage levels would further exacerbate the already strained situation on the energy markets in the coming heating season," Pop told the Rheinische Post (Thursday edition). "This could mean higher energy prices for private households." She added that they are monitoring gas st…
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