Question 3261 — energy and fuels

Summary

Mr. Pascal Jenft draws the attention of the Minister to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, responsible for industry and energy, to the situation in territories where a local distribution company (ELD) exercises a virtual monopoly on the distribution of energy. Since the nationalization law of 1946, some energy suppliers have refused nationalization in order to retain their independence. Today, these ELDs cover around 5% of French territory. Although pricing regulations are imposed on them, these ELDs still offer prices between 10% and 20% more expensive than national suppliers. Residents of areas where an ELD is established have no other choice than to subscribe to the local supplier. Although ELDs provide certain benefits, such as local job creation and a close customer relationship, the fact remains that the obligation to pay more can cause a certain frustration and a feeling of injustice. This is all the more problematic in this context of high inflation in the cost of electricity. Indeed, an increase in prices of more than 45% is observed in 2024 compared to 2023. It seems entirely legitimate to be concerned about such a price difference between ELDs and national suppliers. He asks what measures could be considered to harmonize energy prices across the entire territory, while preserving the economic viability of LDCs, which play an important local economic role.

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