Energy industry: CSU responsible for the emergency in Bavaria

In view of an impending energy shortage, the Association of Bavarian Energy and Water Management (VBEW) blames the CSU for the emergency in Bavaria. And: The German Association of Cities is demanding government grants for the planned gas surcharge.

VBEW Managing Director: State government was afraid of angry citizens

VBEW Managing Director Fischer accuses the state government of being afraid of the population. "She was afraid of the angry citizen who is against everything that affects him in any way. That was the coalition with the citizen à la Seehofer," he said.

"Gas surcharge must not overwhelm people financially"

Due to Russian supply cuts and the rapid increase in import prices, there will be a state gas surcharge surcharge for both companies and private households from October . With the levy, the federal government allows the ailing importers to quickly pass on costs to households and industry despite existing contracts.