Sources close to the tripartite negotiations note that the government might limit gas prices at +15% from today's rate and put a full stop on electricity prices.
According to RTL sources, the tripartite meeting might end with an agreement that would limit the price of gas at +15% from today's rate, as well as a complete limit on the price of electricity. In this scenario, the government would take care of the additional costs for both households and businesses.
Both measures are expected to come into effect on New Year's Day 2023 and run for a minimum duration of twelve months. If passed, the measure is estimated to cost the government €1.2 billion.
Another issue that is allegedly being discussed is the government's ability to influence the value-added tax of both energy products. This would mean that the index cut scheduled for this year would be postponed to the following year. 2023 would thereby see two postponed wage increases being made.
An adjustment of the tax system to inflation is meanwhile off the table, according to RTL sources.
