Tag: Energy price
“We’re running into a gap” – Why the gas crisis is worsening
Aluminum extraction in the production hall of Trimet Aluminum SE Aluminum smelters, which use a lot of electricity, are particularly hard hit by the gas price crisis. (Photo: dpa Picture-Alliance…
How the federal government supports low-wage earners
Federal Minister of Construction Clara Geywitz is planning a subsidy for heating costs One of the first legislative proposals from the new ministry is available. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Because of…
More and more electricity providers are increasing their prices
Dusseldorf The wave of drastic price increases for electricity and gas is not ebbing. In 692 cases, basic electricity suppliers increased their prices or announced this, the online portal Check24…
Eprimo and Co .: energy suppliers suspend new customer contracts
Expensive power consumption Consumers shouldn’t expect relief anytime soon. (Photo: dpa-tmn) Dusseldorf Various German electricity and gas suppliers are currently not accepting any new customers. For example, the Eon subsidiary…
The federal government plans to approve discharge at the end of January
Energy prices Electricity and energy prices reached new record levels in 2021. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Because of the high energy prices, recipients of housing benefit should receive an increased subsidy…
The oil diplomat supposed to appease the United States
Haitham al-Ghais The new OPEC General Secretary faces completely different challenges than his predecessor. (Photo: Getty Images) Zurich Haitham al-Ghais is expected to take on a delicate job in August:…
New sources of oil discovered off South America
ExxonMobil The energy company had already discovered a large oil deposit in Guyana in 2015, and further discoveries have now been made. 25 percent of the income should go to…
The high energy prices will continue to fuel inflation in 2022
Rising energy costs The burdens for consumers are likely to increase significantly. (Photo: dpa) The OPEC oil exporting states are increasing their production – and yet the oil price is…
Opec-plus is sticking to its subsidy policy – the raw materials rally is likely to continue
Oil pump in the Gulf state of Bahrain Analysts expect a multi-year bull market in crude oil. (Photo: AP) Zurich More than 100 million barrels of crude oil per day,…
Turkey is drastically increasing electricity and gas prices
Symbolic picture: Street in Istanbul Turkey is already plagued by high inflation. (Photo: Bloomberg) Istanbul In Turkey, energy prices will rise dramatically in the new year. The inflation-plagued country is…
Petrol and diesel are now more expensive
electricity Despite the lower EEG surcharge, electricity is unlikely to become cheaper. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The carbon tax increased at the beginning of the new year. Instead of 25 euros…
Nord Stream 2 is ready for operation – despite the lack of a permit
Moscow, Berlin According to the Russian energy giant Gazprom, the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which has not yet been certified, is ready for operation. The second line is now…
Nord Stream 2 is ready for operation – despite the lack of a permit
Tubes of the pipeline Russia expects the pipeline to be operated within the next six months. (Photo: imago images / Jens Koehler) Moscow According to the Russian energy giant Gazprom,…
Price rally brings companies in need
Lignite power plant Electricity and gas are more expensive than ever: companies that have not taken out insurance can expect costs to rise dramatically. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Christian Schabert is…
Why consumers have to react quickly
Electricity price Price shock for electricity and gas customers. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Anyone who receives an email from their energy supplier these days should take a closer look. The chances…
Deutsche Post increases postage: standard letters cost 85 cents
Postage increases Five cents more will be due from January 1st for a standard letter. Anyone who still has old postage stamps has to postage them. (Photo: dpa) Bonn Those…
Energy customers are threatened with the next shock in 2021
Electricity meter In the past year, electricity prices have risen faster than ever before – by an average of 18 percent. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The turbulence on the global energy…
Stromio stops deliveries – what consumers need to know now
Electricity discount Low-cost electricity provider Stromio must stop delivering. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf The electricity discounter Stromio is no longer allowed to supply customers. According to information on Wednesday, the network…
Stromio contracts terminated: Customers are covered by the basic service
Dusseldorf The energy discounter Stromio can no longer supply its customers. The nationwide operating electricity provider had to stop delivering to customers because of the drastic increase in energy prices…
Stromio contracts terminated – customers fall into basic service
Stromio mother holding building Dusseldorf Stromio can no longer supply its customers. Drastically increased energy prices are forcing the nationwide electricity provider to give up. After the green electricity provider…