End of gas prices, make way for market offers!

Do you have professional status in France? So, you are aware that the abolition of regulated gas tariffs is planned for the end of 2020. For the many people who had subscribed to this contract, there is fortunately the possibility of subscribing to another type of contract such as that of market offers. In this article, we tell you more.

Identifying the contours of regulated gas tariffs

If for condominiums and individuals, the Regulated Sales Tariffs (TRV) will be canceled in July 2023, the date is rather fixed at December 1, 2020 for professionals. This is at least what emerges from the energy-climate law which dates from November 8, 2019. It should be noted that the decision dates back to the Council of State of 2017, one of the flagship resolutions of which is the end of the regulated gas tariff in order to conform French law to European law.

As a reminder, it is since 2007 that the energy market has been opened to competition. Such a context favored and even amplified the competition between the historical suppliers of gas and electricity (Engie and EDF) and the alternative suppliers.

How to opt for market offers?

You are one of the professionals who subscribed to the regulated tariff for natural gas. Well, you will not need to terminate your old contract. The end of the TRV has provided for this detail which will be executed automatically. Also, you will not need to turn off your gas or change your meter.

You just need to sign a new contract for a market offer with an alternative supplier which can be current or changed. The process requires no special fees or notice.

However, it is recommended that you take action before December 1, 2020 so as not to be switched to a historical supplier when this was not your wish. This is why you must already find out about the different market offers from suppliers that exist in order to choose the one that best suits your professional activity.

So keep in mind that the end of regulated natural gas prices opens the door to more flexible market offers tailored to your needs.