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UK to Redistribute Energy Network Costs Based on Income
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, is considering a plan to make wealthier households pay more for upgrading energy networks, reducing costs for low-income households by adjusting the standing charge on energy bills based on income.
UK to Redistribute Energy Network Costs Based on Income
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, is considering a plan to make wealthier households pay more for upgrading energy networks, reducing costs for low-income households by adjusting the standing charge on energy bills based on income.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg District Heating Prices to Surge by Almost One-Third
Hamburg Energiewerke will raise district heating prices by nearly one-third starting May 1st, 2024 for new customers and July 1st, 2026 for existing ones due to €2.85 billion in investments for climate-neutral heat generation by 2045; a 70sqm apartment will see an annual increase of roughly €300.
Hamburg District Heating Prices to Surge by Almost One-Third
Hamburg Energiewerke will raise district heating prices by nearly one-third starting May 1st, 2024 for new customers and July 1st, 2026 for existing ones due to €2.85 billion in investments for climate-neutral heat generation by 2045; a 70sqm apartment will see an annual increase of roughly €300.
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40% Bias Score
Dutton's Shock Gas Policy Enters Australian Election Debate
Australia faces a federal election on May 3rd, with a key issue being opposition leader Peter Dutton's new gas policy aiming to increase domestic supply by streamlining project approvals and potentially mandating domestic gas retention, contrasting with the Albanese government's approach of reservin...
Dutton's Shock Gas Policy Enters Australian Election Debate
Australia faces a federal election on May 3rd, with a key issue being opposition leader Peter Dutton's new gas policy aiming to increase domestic supply by streamlining project approvals and potentially mandating domestic gas retention, contrasting with the Albanese government's approach of reservin...
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48% Bias Score
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Bills Surge
On April 2nd, 2024, UK households face a wave of price increases including a 6.4% rise in energy bills (£111), a 26% increase in water bills (£123), and a 5% council tax hike (£109), amongst other increases, sparking calls for government aid and prompting cost-cutting advice.
UK Households Face "Awful April" as Bills Surge
On April 2nd, 2024, UK households face a wave of price increases including a 6.4% rise in energy bills (£111), a 26% increase in water bills (£123), and a 5% council tax hike (£109), amongst other increases, sparking calls for government aid and prompting cost-cutting advice.
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40% Bias Score
Moderate Rise in German Household Energy Prices Amidst Government Intervention
German household energy prices rose moderately in the second half of 2024, with gas prices averaging 12.28 cents/kWh and electricity at 41.2 cents/kWh. Tax increases, particularly VAT and gas storage levies, were the main drivers. The government plans tax reductions to ease the burden.
Moderate Rise in German Household Energy Prices Amidst Government Intervention
German household energy prices rose moderately in the second half of 2024, with gas prices averaging 12.28 cents/kWh and electricity at 41.2 cents/kWh. Tax increases, particularly VAT and gas storage levies, were the main drivers. The government plans tax reductions to ease the burden.
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32% Bias Score
Hesse Inflation Rises to 2.4 Percent in March 2025
Hesse's inflation rate rose to 2.4 percent year-on-year in March 2025, driven by increases in food and service prices despite lower energy costs; specific increases included butter (26.6 percent), Speisefette (10 percent), and transportation insurance (20.1 percent).
Hesse Inflation Rises to 2.4 Percent in March 2025
Hesse's inflation rate rose to 2.4 percent year-on-year in March 2025, driven by increases in food and service prices despite lower energy costs; specific increases included butter (26.6 percent), Speisefette (10 percent), and transportation insurance (20.1 percent).
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32% Bias Score
Keystone Pipeline Rupture Spills 147,000 Gallons of Oil in North Dakota
A rupture in the Keystone Pipeline near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, spilled 147,000 gallons of oil onto farmland on Tuesday, prompting federal regulators to order a root cause analysis, pipe testing, and a review of inspection reports; the pipeline remains shut down pending regulatory approval.
Keystone Pipeline Rupture Spills 147,000 Gallons of Oil in North Dakota
A rupture in the Keystone Pipeline near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, spilled 147,000 gallons of oil onto farmland on Tuesday, prompting federal regulators to order a root cause analysis, pipe testing, and a review of inspection reports; the pipeline remains shut down pending regulatory approval.
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16% Bias Score
Zonal Electricity Pricing Risks £3bn Annual Energy Bill Increase
A plan to restructure England, Wales, and Scotland's electricity market into zonal pricing could increase household energy bills by £3 billion annually until the 2040s, risking delays in clean energy investments despite government aims to expand renewable energy capacity by 2030. Public opposition t...
Zonal Electricity Pricing Risks £3bn Annual Energy Bill Increase
A plan to restructure England, Wales, and Scotland's electricity market into zonal pricing could increase household energy bills by £3 billion annually until the 2040s, risking delays in clean energy investments despite government aims to expand renewable energy capacity by 2030. Public opposition t...
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48% Bias Score
UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts
Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.
UK Households Face Crushing Bill Increases Amidst Welfare Cuts
Rising energy bills (£1,849 annually), council tax increases (up to 9.99% in some areas), and welfare cuts will push an additional 250,000 people into poverty, disproportionately impacting low-income households and exacerbating the UK cost of living crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Awful April": UK Households Face Steep Cost Increases
From April 2025, UK households face sharp rises in council tax (up to 9.5%), energy bills (£111), water bills (average £120), car tax (£5-£620 depending on the vehicle), stamps (3-5p), and TV licenses (£5), although some benefits will rise modestly.
Awful April": UK Households Face Steep Cost Increases
From April 2025, UK households face sharp rises in council tax (up to 9.5%), energy bills (£111), water bills (average £120), car tax (£5-£620 depending on the vehicle), stamps (3-5p), and TV licenses (£5), although some benefits will rise modestly.
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40% Bias Score
German Food Prices Surge 33 Percent Since 2021
German food prices rose 2.9 percent in March 2024 year-on-year, a 33 percent increase since 2021, exceeding overall inflation; manufacturer brands increased 31 percent, retailer brands 39 percent; energy prices also remain significantly elevated.
German Food Prices Surge 33 Percent Since 2021
German food prices rose 2.9 percent in March 2024 year-on-year, a 33 percent increase since 2021, exceeding overall inflation; manufacturer brands increased 31 percent, retailer brands 39 percent; energy prices also remain significantly elevated.
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40% Bias Score
European Energy Prices Remain Elevated Despite Recent Decreases
European natural gas prices ended March 27th at €41/MWh, significantly higher than last year despite a recent drop from February highs; the EU's gas storage capacity is at 33.6%, and Brent crude oil prices are 14% lower than last year, while OPEC+ production cuts are expected to partially offset inc...
European Energy Prices Remain Elevated Despite Recent Decreases
European natural gas prices ended March 27th at €41/MWh, significantly higher than last year despite a recent drop from February highs; the EU's gas storage capacity is at 33.6%, and Brent crude oil prices are 14% lower than last year, while OPEC+ production cuts are expected to partially offset inc...
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24% Bias Score
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