In the fall, the government took the decision to introduce a “tariff shield” to protect households from the historic spike in energy prices.
First by freezing gas prices.
Then those of electricity, with an increase limited to 4%, instead of the 44.5% expected, according to calculations by the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE).
Elisabeth Borne announced on Thursday that the tariff shield would be "extended until the end of the year".
To strengthen its energy dependence vis-à-vis Russia, France wants gas stocks filled to almost 100% at the beginning of the autumn.
In order to facilitate the transport of gas, a new LNG terminal should be established, the Prime Minister also announced.