Germany: Experts set out controversial 2-stage energy subsidy package 10.10.2022

Deutsche Welle | Oct 10, 2022 at 2:00 AM
  • A pool of experts appointed by the German government proposed on Monday a two-stage mechanism to help gas customers in a bid to ease the strain of high energy prices this winter.
  • Large industrial firms would pay a set rate, €0.07 ($0.068) per kilowatt hour, for the first 70% of their gas bill for 16 months as of January.
  • Private consumers, including domestic users and small and medium-sized firms, would pay a higher tariff of €0.12 per kilowatt hour for the first 80% for 14 months from March.