Gas prices keep rising: Is it still worth switching contracts?
Translated from Dutch and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Natural gas prices have risen above €70 per megawatt-hour as the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel continues and European inventories remain low.
- With winter still ahead, VRT NWS asks energy consultant Dieter Jong whether consumers should switch contracts or take other steps to limit their exposure.
Natural gas prices have climbed above €70 per megawatt-hour, and winter has not even begun. For customers facing the increase, the question is whether changing energy contracts can still offer protection.
VRT NWS links the pressure on prices to the continuing conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel, as well as low gas reserves in Europe.
The news outlet asked energy consultant Dieter Jong what consumers can do now to shield themselves from further increases.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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