The government is oriented towards a significant increase in the budget for the subsidy for electricity consumers after the continuous price increases in the market, which directly affect the bills of households and businesses. According to information – the official announcements are expected today from the Minister of Environment and Energy Costas Skrekas – the total amount of aid to consumers, which already reaches 500 million, is expected to be increased by 150 million euros.
It is recalled that the subsidy for electricity started from 30 euros per megawatt hour, has already doubled to 60 euros for 300 kilowatt hours per month, a size that covers the vast majority of household consumption. That is, the subsidy, which was 9 euros per month for September, increased to 18 euros for October and the information shows that it is being discussed to increase to levels over 30 euros for November – December.
In addition, PPC applies 30% discounts on the basic tariff for consumption up to 300 kilowatt hours per month and 42% from 300-600 kilowatt hours, covering most of the consumption and price increases. These discounts are shown in the clearing accounts issued from the end of October onwards.
In addition to the direct subsidy to consumers, the measures under consideration include the suspension of payment of certain regulated charges included in the electricity bills.
The price of electricity on the Greek Stock Exchange (pre-market) remains today at high levels and averages 212.72 euros per megawatt hour while the maximum exceeds 300 euros (302.8 euros). Demand is mainly covered (47.3%) by renewable sources, followed by natural gas units (32.7%) and imports (8.4%).
The grants are paid by the Energy Transition Fund, which was established by recent legislation. An amendment was tabled yesterday allowing the Fund to be financed directly up to € 90 million by the Renewable Source and Guarantee Manager, which shows significant surpluses due to increases in wholesale electricity prices and prices in the international rights market. emission of pollutants.
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