Few consumers are satisfied with the federal government’s relief measures for the energy crisis. According to a representative survey, more than half are very or rather dissatisfied with the measures taken so far. Only a few notice a noticeable relief.

Consumers dissatisfied with relief packages

According to a representative survey, the majority of the population is dissatisfied with the measures taken so far to deal with the energy crisis. 57 percent indicated that they either very or rather dissatisfied with previous relief measures are of the federal government. Depending on income, there are large differences in the assessment. Among people with a net household income of up to 1,500 euros per month, only 30 percent are very or fairly satisfied.

Only 17 percent are of the opinion that they have been relieved noticeably of having to cope with the increased prices for energy and food. Seven out of ten consumers are worriedthat will be financially burdened by the ongoing energy crisis. After all, 42 percent of those surveyed expect that further measures will bring noticeable relief for them.

Grants for people who need their Can’t pay energy bill, 77 percent think it’s a good idea. For people who have less than 1,500 euros a month at their disposal, the figure is 87 percent (source: Federation of Consumers).

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Consumer center: Relief packages very complicated

According to Ramona Pop, head of the Federal Association of Consumer Organizations, the population perceives the relief packages as “very complicated”. In addition, they are socially unbalanced. Direct payments would be faster and fairer. Relief measures such as electricity and gas price brakes are currently being distributed “according to the watering can principle”.