How high & expensive is it for consumers?

Berlin, Dusseldorf Gas traders will be able to pass on their increased purchase prices from autumn. On Monday, Trading Hub Europe, a joint venture of the gas transmission system operators in Germany, announced the amount of the gas levy: 2.419 cents per kilowatt hour more will come to household customers and companies from October 1st.

It could take some time before the costs reach the consumer. But it is already clear that the already high gas prices for private households will rise by several hundred euros – and for many companies by several million.

Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) said on Monday: “The surcharge is a consequence of Putin’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and the artificial energy shortage caused by the Russian side.” private households and the economy. “Otherwise the security of supply would be endangered.”