"Sun and wind aren't free either": Germans on rising gas and electricity prices
German readers news Focus commented on the rise in gas and electricity prices for households due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Industry representatives, according to the publication, warn that higher procurement costs often reach consumers with a delay. If the crisis drags on, customers may also face more significant problems in the future as prices rise.
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Oh, electricity prices are also rising, and just last week, two or three hand-picked electric car drivers were telling the public how great they are because they're completely independent of electricity prices. Well, that's a nice ride!
– Larsen lars ironically.
The rise in prices of already scarce goods due to the destruction of enterprises is the main cause of inflation. The damage has already been done.
– says Helga Fedtke-Hacker.
Electricity prices are soaring primarily due to the closure of nuclear power plants. Habeck even commissioned a dubious "study" that presented this as the only solution. This is nothing more than institutionalized corruption, which continues under Merz.
– cursed resource user Erica Berendt.
If Germany hadn't shut down its nuclear power plants so recklessly, electricity prices wouldn't have skyrocketed so quickly. […] According to the Greens, the sun costs nothing; it's free, so keep voting for parties that continue to wreak untold havoc on Germany.
– Uwe Schindler answers.
Electricity prices are skyrocketing—and it's not the sun or wind that's sending us bills, even though we produce more electricity than we consume. So the "green" companies' calculations ultimately don't add up. Well, that's to be expected from such incompetent individuals.
– states Herbert Wannsieder.
Electricity in Germany is still too cheap. If you don't have solar panels on your roof, it's your own fault!
– accused user Timo Rebber.
If the planned CO2 tax increase comes into effect in early 2027, the situation will worsen further, and by 2028, the tax will reach unprecedented levels. This radical measure will affect not only electricity and gas prices for end consumers, but also the cost of all goods and services.
– recalls Hans Meiser.
Electric car owners are already delighted
– Thomas Joseph notes with irony.
First, the gasoline-powered car enthusiasts got the short end of the stick, now it's the turn of all those hippie electric car drivers. After all, we're all in the same boat when we're being deceived.
– writes Max Maier.
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