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Electricity price increase in Carinthia: Chamber of Labor takes legal action against it!
The Carinthian Chamber of Labor criticizes Kelag's high electricity price increases and calls for transparent solutions to protect low-income households.
Electricity price increase in Carinthia: Chamber of Labor takes legal action against it!
The President of the Carinthian Chamber of Labor, Günther Goach, responded to the upcoming price increases by the energy supplier KELAG with a dramatic call. From August 1st, energy prices will rise by up to 90 percent, which means an enormous financial burden for many households. Goach emphasizes that low-income electricity consumers need every cent and that an end to the electricity price cap would be impossible for many Carinthians. He therefore urges KELAG to continue supporting customers under severe strain while the federal government withdraws from its responsibility for social measures. “Social coldness must not be allowed to spread in our country!” explains Goach emphatically ots.at reported.
In response to the massive price increase, the Carinthian Chamber of Labor plans to take legal action against KELAG. The lawsuit aims to review the legality of the price adjustments and the associated contract changes. Goach comments: “We are concerned with an appropriate energy price and transparency.” The AK also calls for systematic measures from the federal government to reduce wholesale electricity prices so that there is noticeable relief for consumers. At the same time, the FPÖ is sharply criticizing the state government because the issue of doubling electricity prices is apparently being ignored in government meetings. FPÖ leader Erwin Angerer calls it “sad” that this important issue is not being addressed kleinezeitung.at reported.
Legal dispute and demand for transparency
KELAG confirms that even with the new prices it remains one of the cheapest energy providers in Austria and draws a comparison with the special tariff, where the additional monthly costs for a standard customer are only six euros. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Labor is showing tireless commitment to demanding fair energy prices and more transparency in the energy market. Given the fact that tens of thousands of customers are affected by the price increases, legal review of these measures is essential.