In February 2025, France will experience a drop in electricity prices, but consumer association UFC-Que Choisir warns that this reduction will be short-lived. Beginning January 1, 2026, new tariff calculation rules will be introduced, leading to a 19% increase in average household electricity bills, equating to an additional €250 yearly cost. UFC-Que Choisir criticizes the changes for favoring nuclear energy producers such as EDF, suggesting that actual consumer relief from profit redistribution will be minimal, contradicting suppliers’ claims that the new system better protects consumers during price fluctuations.
The welcome drop in electricity prices in France in February 2025 will last less than a year due to new rules imposing a high and unstable tariff calculation.
UFC-Que Choisir warns that new electricity billing methods will result in a 19% rise in household costs, totaling an additional €250 per year.
The Consumer Association argues that the new rules primarily benefit nuclear energy producers rather than consumers, predicting a sharp increase in electricity bills.
While suppliers claim the new system will protect customers better, UFC-Que Choisir believes the redistribution of EDF’s profits will have limited positive impact on households.
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