On July 1, the regulated gas tariff will disappear and the prices will be free for each supplier. How do you know if your offer is good or too expensive? A small tool put online could help you very soon.
Want to know if you’re paying too much for your gas? The state has an answer for you! On July 1, 2023, the gas market will experience a real revolution with the disappearance of the regulated gas sales tariff. Until then, only the incumbent operator Engie had the right to market gas at a regulated tariff. From now on, all prices will be free and it will be up to the consumer, and therefore up to you, to select the best offer according to your needs and the prices charged.
If you were an Engie customer at the regulated rate, a so-called “Passerelle” rate has been set up and reserved only for customers who were still on a contract at the regulated rate. But how do you know if you are getting a good deal or a bad deal with these new suppliers?
In this jungle of varied offers, consumers may lack guidance. That’s good, an index available for free and updated has just been created. The Energy Regulation Commission (CRE) communicates and will update an indicative gas sale price each month.
This “monthly benchmark gas selling price” incorporates the supplier’s supply, transport or storage costs to serve as a compass for consumers. This allows you to get an idea of ??market prices and compare this price to your offer. But beware, this index is neither a fixed price nor an obligation to be respected by gas suppliers. There is no obligation for suppliers to follow it.
With the disappearance of the regulated gas sales tariff, it will therefore be essential to compare the offers of the different suppliers to find the one that best suits your needs. But don’t rush July 1st, take the time to educate yourself and compare prices. You could make significant savings on your gas bill within a few months by studying the market carefully.
