consumer associations in fibrillation, measures to support families
The first of January is approaching and the consumer associations I’m in a state of excitement for the increase of light and gas. In the morning the meeting, at a distance, between the secretary with responsibility for relations with Aass, Teodoro Lonfernini, and categories. The economic situation – with the pandemic in the background – weighs on families, consumer representatives explain that a number of solutions.
come here Consumer Desk Csdl what a question of expand the first echelon of consumption for electricity and suggests freezing prices for a period. At the moment, the Sportello explains, there is a lack of safeguards for the families most in difficulty. The fear, they warn, is “energy poverty”. me too’Asdico asks for the increase of the first bracket and aims at support measures for the less well off. “It is still a sting,” says the president Augusto Gatti. More explicit L’Consumers Union of San Marino: “This – says the president Francesca Busignani – it is a punch in the face of the citizens. “For UCS, we had to move first and it is necessary calm I look to the families.
Lonfernini guarantees its commitment to work in the interest of citizens and the state. It was a transparent comparison, explains the Secretary who talks about the need for an increase after tariff policies that have been stopped for 12 years and, at the same time, provides for measures to support the subjects most in difficulty. Invoicing, he adds, must be punctual and clear. Lonfernini hopes to continue the comparison and reminds us that there will be updates in the event of market changes. Then look at the future projects to make San Marino more independent from the energy side.
Hot matter also in Italy. According to a forecast by Nomisma Energia, without government intervention, gas could increase by 61% and electricity by 45%, with an annual cost of 1200 euros more per family. With the interventions announced, gas will grow by 40% and light by 28%, with an additional cost of 770 euros.
In the report, the interview with Francesca Busignani, president of the San Marino Consumers Union