Many Viennese now have to pay significantly more to their energy suppliers. In the case of “Krone” reader Thomas Primus, however, inflation is excessive.
With constant consumption, the favorite now has to pay 474 instead of 271 euros per month for electricity and gas. In addition, he received an additional payment of 2714 euros (last year 515 euros). “Two thirds of my pension goes to rent. A quarter in energy. And the last quarter is responsible for the rest, which – no matter how you spin it – won’t run out,” says Primus.
He finds the energy subsidies from the federal government and the city of Vienna completely inadequate. “Politics is driving us into the debt trap. Motto: cash in and give alms”, the 63-year-old rages.
Cost Explosion Due to Tariff
Wien Energie explains the cost explosion at Mr Primus with the float rate. This means that the rate is automatically adjusted monthly to the current market prices. What used to be an advantage has now become a huge disadvantage. “Especially since last fall, the massive market disruptions have impacted this rate type,” said a company spokeswoman, offering staggered payments.
Customers with longer-term price agreements (Optima rate) should pay “only” 18 percent (electricity) to 22 percent (gas) more, they say. A rate change is possible at any time.
Source: Krone
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