Electricity and gas bills, the increases would be worse than expected: staggering figures

Increases in electricity and gas bills would be worse than expected. Here are the estimates of how much extra you might have to shell out in 2022 and 2023, along with some tips on how to save energy.

Increases in electricity and gas bills could be much higher than Italian families have estimated. Due to the European Union’s energy transition programme, energy products are no longer acquired via long-term contracts, but are sourced on the spot market, which is subject to speculation.

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The escalation of the war between Ukraine and Russia from February 2022 has further increased the cost of gas and oil. The effects of these dizzying increases are beginning to be felt in the electricity and gas bills that reach entrepreneurs: many of them may have to close their businesses due to high costs.

Gas and electricity bills, how much are the increases

The Codacons have reported that, compared to 2021, next year there could be an increase in gas and electricity bills that would amount to more than 2,500 euros for each family. This would mean that in one year it might be possible to pay around 4,724 euros per family, which equates to around 393 euros per month in energy costs.

It should be borne in mind that, to make a reliable estimate of the magnitude of the real increase in the cost of gas, it will be necessary to wait until November. It is precisely at this time, in fact, that the price reaches its annual peak. Current estimates lead Codacons to indicate a 117% increase in costs incurred in 2022 compared to the previous year.

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The high cost of energy is certainly a problem for people with very low incomes, and they may not be able to keep paying their bills. There are a few little tricks that could help you save on bills. Of these, you may prefer to use the oven in the oven and avoid leaving the refrigerator open too long.

Do not leave electronic devices on standby allows significant energy savings at the end of the year, as does the use of the “eco” program of the washing machine. For those who have the economic availability, you can also think of installing a small solar or photovoltaic installation: in this case it is better to opt for off-grid.

The Italian government has divided Italy into climatic zones, indicating from when and for how many hours a day it will be possible to turn on the heating: