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Will electricity bills go up in Luxembourg next year?

Household electricity bills in Luxembourg are set to go up by around 30% next year, according to the director of Encevo, the country’s largest energy group.

How does electricity work in Luxembourg?

Suppliers offer different types of electricity, depending on the energy source used. Indeed, Luxembourg is increasingly favoring more carbon-neutral energy sources. If you live in a block of flats, the building manager or your landlord manages the electricity supply and service provider for all the units.

Why have electricity prices changed in Luxembourg?

“Prices have not yet changed due to the legal ceilings,” Claude Seywert said on RTL radio, explaining that the price of electricity has risen consistently on the global market while Luxembourg residents have been protected by the energy price cap, a measure put in place by the government in 2022 to shield consumers from the Russian energy crisis.

What is the electricity sector in Luxembourg?

Electricity sector in Luxembourg describes electricity issues in Luxembourg. Luxembourg is a member of OECD and European Union. Luxembourg imports most of its energy. Luxembourg is the EU country with the second smallest forecast of renewables in 2020. Luxembourg has one of the highest emissions of carbon dioxide per person in Europe.

Will gas prices increase in Luxembourg?

Statec, a Luxembourg research organization, is already anticipating a price increase of 17% for gas and 60% for electricity! However, the State plans to cover half of this increase in order to reduce the impact on consumers... There are very few gas suppliers in Luxembourg. As competition is limited, prices soar.

Where does Luxembourg get its gas from?

Luxembourg imports half its gas from Belgium and the Netherlands. A quarter of its needs are covered by gas from Russia. The remaining quarter comes from liquid natural gas, supplied by oil ports. Luxembourg is therefore less dependent than some of its European neighbors in the conflict with Ukraine.