UFC unveils a gas supply at a bargain price - Capital.fr

UFC-Que Choisir launches a collective action aimed at consumers to benefit from lower gas prices at least 13% in the regulated tariffs of the incumbent operator GDF Suez. / File Photo / REUTERS / Nigel Roddis

association UFC-Que Choisir Tuesday launched a collective action aimed at consumers to benefit from lower gas prices of at least 13% in the regulated tariffs of the incumbent operator GDF Suez.

the number of consumers interested in this proposed by the supplier Lampiris reduction could be more consistent, says UFC-Que Choisir.

“Plus it will be registered, over the final offer will be financially attractive: UFC-Que Choisir intends to create a real market power of consumers,” the association said in a statement on Tuesday <. / p>

She proposed the seven gas suppliers present in France to respond to a tender, requiring more protective requirements for consumers, including a combination of the UFC claims, and best fares.

regulated gas tariffs, which endorse the vast majority of households that use this energy, jumped 80% since 2005, argues the UFC, adding that the recent change in the formula was not enough despite slight decreases to compensate the outbreak.

According to the association, these rates would have no contractual or competitive advantage, because a dozen estimated unfair terms, she said.

Only Lampiris, present in France since 2010, responded to the tender, said the association.

“(Lampiris) has an attractive initial tariff offer: 13% minimum savings compared to the regulated tariff per kWh of October, (…) a saving of between 124 and 132 euros depending on the tariff zone the subscriber, “said the UFC.

Consumers are invited to register on the site opened by the UFC, no commitments and no cost to show their interest (gazmoinscherensemble.fr). The final offer, taking into account the profile of the home, they will be notified in early December.

Belgium and the United Kingdom, similar actions in recent years have led to 47,000 and 38,000 respectively supplier changes, she said.

Marion Douet, edited by Yves Clarisse

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