The Court of Auditors considers the tax on electricity producers “not fair for consumers’ “In an effective regulatory system”, the margins accumulated by energy companies “would be returned to consumers” The government has so far not reacted to the criticisms of the Court ofAuditors. The main aid measures were implemented via energy suppliers or fuel distributors, which raises questions about “the complete passing on of public support to customers”.
Faced with the risks of “windfall effects”, it invites sector authorities to strengthen their controls.