Zoé Pallier, edited by Manon Fossat 10:54 a.m., September 28, 2021

The gas bill is getting heavier and heavier.

About three million households in France are affected by the announced increase in regulated prices on October 1.

An increase of 12.6% including tax which will weigh on the portfolio of families, some of whom have to reorganize and adjust their daily lives.

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The Energy Regulatory Commission announced a 12.6% increase in regulated gas prices from Friday, October 1, while several energy tariff increases have already been observed in recent months.

A measure that will be applied to around three million households in France, forced to review their consumption patterns.

This is particularly the case with this family from Rueil-Malmaison, in the Hauts-de-Seine, whom Europe 1 met. 

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"Here we have a gas boiler".

In this fireplace, it is gas for heating and gas for hot water.

At Laurent, Fabienne and their three children, the bill has been rising for several months and the couple fears that of next winter.

"We pay 108 euros per month," explains the mother.

"If I calculate with the additional 12%, that makes us 121 euros, so a difference of 14 euros", continues the father.

A total of 168 euros extra per year to go out for the family, so much less spending on leisure, for example.

Daily adjustments

"That's a nice sum. It's one less restaurant for the family," says Fabienne.

For his part, Laurent hopes for a 12% salary increase this year, but has little hope.

However, there is no question of abandoning gas for another alternative.

The many works to be undertaken would also increase the bill too much. 

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The family is therefore already thinking about the daily adjustments.

"Here is the biggest consumer of water on a daily basis: Solène with her showers", laughs Fabienne.

"I will try to stay shorter otherwise it will cost a little more", promises the young girl.

Good resolutions, and above all, the hope that winter does not come too quickly to keep the radiators cold as long as possible.