Energy Economy - Low Filling Levels in Gas Storage: Consumer Center Warns of Rising Prices
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If you have a price guarantee, you do not have to worry during the contract period. In the basic supply a long-term forecast is not possible. Consumer protectors, meanwhile, warn of higher prices due to the low storage levels.
The ministry is reassured: a gas shortage is not to be expected at the moment. In duty is the economy first. But the government prepares itself for everything.
Sueddeutsche Zeitung
The German gas storage systems are much emptyer than in the previous year. The network operators doubt that the storage targets can still be achieved. Energy prices could rise.
Autumn is approaching, but gas storage is as empty as it has been for years, which could soon be expensive for consumers.
The German gas storage systems are currently unusually heavily emptied. And this will probably not change for the time being: High gas prices and changed market conditions ensure that the replenishment of the storage systems for retailers is not economically viable. Germany is facing a serious shortage in the coming winter.
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.
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