Energie: Deutschland hat unter G20-Staaten die höchsten Strompreise
Nirgendwo in den G20 ist Strom so teuer wie in Deutschland. Eine Analyse zeigt, warum Haushalte mehr als doppelt so viel zahlen wie im internationalen Durchschnitt.
Germany, according to an analysis by the comparison portal Verivox, currently has the highest electricity prices among G20 countries. Germany's electricity costs 35.6 cents per kilowatt-hour, making it the most expensive among the G20 nations. Italy follows at 34.5 cents, and the United Kingdom at 32.4 cents. The average G20 country's electricity price stands at around 16.3 cents. Germany's electricity prices are more than double the average.
The gap between Germany and other major economies is significant. France charges 23.3 cents per kilowatt-hour, while the United States charges 18.3 cents. A major driver of Germany's high electricity costs is the heavy tax and fee burden, with over 60% of Germany's electricity price coming from taxes, levies, charges, and network fees. Other components of Germany's electricity price include costs for procurement, distribution, service, and supplier services.
Economic associations have long called for a reduction in the electricity tax for both businesses and households. German energy expert Thorsten Storck noted that Germany's electricity prices are among the highest worldwide. This is also due to the fact that electricity generation itself only makes up about one-third of the electricity price for households.
The group of leading industrial and emerging economies (G20) includes major western democracies like the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as authoritarian-led states such as Russia and China.
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