Question 23849 — energy and fuels

Summary

Ms. Marie Tamarelle-Verhaeghe draws the attention of the Minister of the Economy and Finance to the functioning of competition in the bulk propane distribution market for individuals. The so-called “Hamon” law of March 17, 2014 relating to consumption strengthened consumer rights, by limiting the duration of contracts to 5 years and by requiring distributors to insert the initial purchase price of the product into the scale. tank, as well as a table presenting the decreasing sale price of the tank depending on the duration of the contract. However, these measures remain insufficient and do not yet guarantee consumer freedom in choosing their tank, as well as a real principle of competition. Indeed, the 5-year deadline, the coupling of supply contracts with the provision of the tank, maintenance and technical control, as well as the discriminatory price of repurchase of a tank by an individual, are all obstacles to the acquisition of one's own tank, and which prevent competition for its maintenance and supply. Additionally, there are no regulated rates on propane, leading suppliers to decide prices without taking into account fluctuations in global markets. In terms of sustainable development, this situation does not promote the reuse of second-hand tanks that we find, among suppliers, stored by the hundreds. Therefore, she would like to know the Minister's intentions to guarantee the right to competition for bulk gas consumers, who represent more than 700,000 individuals, mainly in rural areas.

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