Drop-down gas prices, the good deal for your wallet

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– The price of gas fell in this month of May 2025.

Good news! Since May 1, the gaspewer price dropped by 6.4 % And the kilowatt hour was set at 14.27 cents, reports The Parisian. For the French, it is a positive indicator, after several months of increase, and a gain in purchasing power. Of the 10.6 million gas consumers, 3.5 million subscribers to a fixed price offer, the price of which does not vary according to that of the market, will however be deprived of this good case.

Questioned by the newspaper, Sylvain Le Falher de hello Watt indicates that this decrease “Was expected”notably “After a more harsh winter than usual” which allowed greater gas storage. For all subscribers who have an indexed price offer, the invoice will be mechanically reduced. A family of two adults and two children with an apartment of 90 m2 heated to gas will thus be able to win A hundred euros over the yearspecify our colleagues.

Continuous drop until summer

Will the drop be maintained in the coming months? According to Sylvain Le Falher, “The trend will not stop overnight, there is a form of inertia”and it could be extended at least until August. The curve could however Go back to fall and winter Because of the high demand. Some increases are also to be taken into account. Prices related to the use of distribution networks will first be noted from July 1then VAT on subscriptions will drop from 5.5 % to 20 %, to comply with European regulations.