Hennig-Kloska assures that electricity bills cannot be higher than 26 percent. But the fact is completely different

In the Monday program "Guest of Events" Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, stressed that the maximum increase in energy bills should not exceed 26%. This statement, which responds to the leading questions, is crucial for all Polish citizens who fear rising energy costs.

Declaration by the Climate Minister

In a discussion with the lead, Minister Hennig-Kloska clearly defined the government's position on the maximum increase in energy prices. “Yes, according to our calculations it should be. This is mostly the maximum price if individual has received a higher forecast, should have it corrected," she said. specified a declaration is important, peculiarly in the context of many concerns about rising cost of living.

Forecast adjustments

The Minister pointed out that energy companies are required to revise the accounts forecasts if they exceed these 26 percent. "They should do it," she added. The Minister besides pointed out that the biggest financial burden associated with energy bills would be felt during the winter. This is simply a time erstwhile energy consumption is highest, which can further exacerbate citizens' concerns.

Conclusion on the energy voucher

One of the topics raised was besides the issue of the energy voucher and the efficiency of local governments in its implementation. Hennig-Kloska noted that applications for an energy voucher can be submitted through the mCitizen app, and local governments already have experience in implementing akin programs, which should accelerate the process of granting support. "Everything should go smoothly," she said.

The Future of Energy Prices

Minister Hennig-Kloska besides referred to energy price forecasts for next year. The Climate hotel is already working on strategies to keep energy prices affordable. "I would like to keep this maximum energy price within the shields at a price available to citizens", she stressed. 1 of the options under consideration, should advanced tariff prices persist, will proceed to shield citizens.

Budget challenges

There were besides references to the country's budgetary position. The Minister pointed out that it was "difficult", which could be an additional challenge in the context of energy policy implementation and support for citizens. "In case of advanced tariff prices, I will urge maintaining shields for citizens," she added.

Unfortunately, declarations do not always go through reality, as the Poles saw in July erstwhile they received the first forecast accounts from their plants. It is besides worth to add here, that the law in Poland creates laws, not a dry provision by the minister of the right to request correction of the account.

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