The attentive user knows that I am not only referring to my gas price increase. See https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/gaspreiserhoehung-zum-1-1-2022.41836/
The switch was successfully completed on 01.01.22 (January 1, 2022). Tomorrow, the direct debit authorization will be signed and sent.
But today we received an email from the old supplier: they are terminating our contract as of 02.12.2031 (December 2, 2031) and stopping the supply immediately.
We hereby terminate the existing gas supply contract between us as of 02.12.2021 (December 2, 2021). On this date, we have stopped the supply of gas.
If you have received a price change from us with effect after 02.12.2021 (December 2, 2021), please consider it invalid.
As you may have seen in the media coverage, we have been facing an unprecedented price explosion at the European energy trading markets for several weeks, caused by an extraordinary combination of various factors.
The situation on the European natural gas market is particularly drastic. Recently, the gas prices for deliveries during the upcoming winter period have spiked by more than 400% on the procurement markets at peak levels.
😱 From now on, we are insured by law... uh... forcibly supplied — basic supply and legally guaranteed.
The switch was successfully completed on 01.01.22 (January 1, 2022). Tomorrow, the direct debit authorization will be signed and sent.
But today we received an email from the old supplier: they are terminating our contract as of 02.12.2031 (December 2, 2031) and stopping the supply immediately.
We hereby terminate the existing gas supply contract between us as of 02.12.2021 (December 2, 2021). On this date, we have stopped the supply of gas.
If you have received a price change from us with effect after 02.12.2021 (December 2, 2021), please consider it invalid.
As you may have seen in the media coverage, we have been facing an unprecedented price explosion at the European energy trading markets for several weeks, caused by an extraordinary combination of various factors.
The situation on the European natural gas market is particularly drastic. Recently, the gas prices for deliveries during the upcoming winter period have spiked by more than 400% on the procurement markets at peak levels.
😱 From now on, we are insured by law... uh... forcibly supplied — basic supply and legally guaranteed.
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Benutzer20027 Jan 2022 13:43Steffi33 schrieb:
Should this be done, or is there any reason against it?I don’t know the price you have to pay. But here’s my question: Do you have any alternatives? If not, and the price isn’t extremely high, then go ahead. Otherwise, I personally believe that the general gas price will come down again during spring.Benutzer200 schrieb:
Otherwise, I personally believe that the general gas price will come back down over the course of spring.But that would mean locking in the high price now until the end of the year and then watch patiently as the price goes down again? I know... nobody can look into a crystal ball, but maybe there are some interesting arguments for or against this.B
Benutzer20027 Jan 2022 15:31Steffi33 schrieb:
That would mean locking in the high price until the end of the yearIf you have a "cheap" supplier, nothing might happen with them in 2022, and only the truly expensive suppliers (who haven’t stocked up long term) will become cheaper.But yes, this is just speculation.
HausiKlausi27 Jan 2022 16:12The current global and energy political situation is so volatile that it feels more like a gamble. One side will win, the other will lose. There are few reliable indicators to predict future developments. As it stands, prices are at an extremely high level, mainly due to the empty gas storage facilities in Germany. Since consumption is expected to return to normal levels in the spring, prices will likely trend downward again. On the other hand, Germany is not the only country facing shortages right now. In Turkey, companies have been instructed to halt production for several days because gas supply can no longer be guaranteed. In summary: prices won’t stay this high. Overall, I believe that gas prices will not reach the level of 4 cents per kilowatt-hour again in the next few years. If price increases remain moderate and settle somewhere between 8 and 10 cents/kWh, I would probably consider committing.
Steffi33 schrieb:
We have now received this offer from our energy provider. In short, it guarantees price stability until 12/31/22, of course at the level of the most recent price increases. They advertise a small saving, but this amount is negligible. What do you think? Is it worth accepting or is there a reason not to? Best regards
HausiKlausi schrieb:
Since consumption will return to normal in spring, the price is also likely to decrease again. It would have been nice if it were only about consumption…
We received a letter from our gas supplier today. The gas levy is now included in the price. Since we have a new contract starting at the beginning of the year, valid for 24 months, we will be able to cope with the gas levy.
What really upset me, however, was a phone call today. We were led to believe that our gas provider was calling us. My husband politely gave the meter reading, followed by a lot of small talk on the phone, until he came to me and turned the speakerphone on to involve me, as the contract is in my name. There was a lot of nonstop chatter on the other end. You can probably guess what was coming, right? … 😎
When asked who was calling, the answer was “on behalf of your gas provider,” with more small talk… Then: “And if you don’t..., then…”…
That’s when I became suspicious… Wow, how well trained they are… I then (somewhat hastily) said they could send everything in writing but that nothing would be agreed to now or on the phone. I hung up without waiting for a response. Much better that way!
Googling the phone number showed me it’s from the company Tarifexp***, which aggressively asks for meter readings and contract details, but actually uses this information to pressure consumers into signing new contracts out of fear.
Bold move!
Of course, my husband only went along because the letter from the provider had just arrived. Looking back, it’s clear how easily one can get tangled up internally, causing their own logic to react very cautiously.
What really upset me, however, was a phone call today. We were led to believe that our gas provider was calling us. My husband politely gave the meter reading, followed by a lot of small talk on the phone, until he came to me and turned the speakerphone on to involve me, as the contract is in my name. There was a lot of nonstop chatter on the other end. You can probably guess what was coming, right? … 😎
When asked who was calling, the answer was “on behalf of your gas provider,” with more small talk… Then: “And if you don’t..., then…”…
That’s when I became suspicious… Wow, how well trained they are… I then (somewhat hastily) said they could send everything in writing but that nothing would be agreed to now or on the phone. I hung up without waiting for a response. Much better that way!
Googling the phone number showed me it’s from the company Tarifexp***, which aggressively asks for meter readings and contract details, but actually uses this information to pressure consumers into signing new contracts out of fear.
Bold move!
Of course, my husband only went along because the letter from the provider had just arrived. Looking back, it’s clear how easily one can get tangled up internally, causing their own logic to react very cautiously.
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