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August 2025: Why some Will See Their Bill explode... and Others Not

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French consumers will soon see significant changes on VAT and energy excise duties. As of 1 August 2025, these adjustments, imposed by European requirements, could result in a financial impact for households. Although these measures aim to balance the budget, opinions are divided. Revision of rates The most significant change concerns the increase in VAT on gas and electricity subscriptions, which will increase from 5.5% to 20%. This increase wi…
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On 1 August 2025, regulated electricity tariffs will change again, but the new one is not completely bad. In any case, not for everyone... In life, there always happens a day when we get caught up by the patrol. And this day will arrive on 1 August next. France will then have to align with European law and harmonize the VAT rates that it applies to its electricity. Understand that while so far a reduced VAT of 5.5% was applied to the price of ou…

French consumers will soon see significant changes on VAT and energy excise duties. As of 1 August 2025, these adjustments, imposed by European requirements, could result in a financial impact for households. Although these measures aim to balance the budget, opinions are divided. Revision of rates The most significant change concerns the increase in VAT on gas and electricity subscriptions, which will increase from 5.5% to 20%. This increase wi…

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L'EnerGeek broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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