For the raise? The government is focused on cutting a huge deficit. For the differential? No. To be charitable, they could argue that electricity is "purer" energy, with fewer losses at consumption, and so is more valuable. The tax per € of value (v /MWh) is similar... which is still not brilliant.

I'm not an expert, I'm just ballparking but I'm going to guess no. EU Nat Gas currently selling at ≈40€/MWh. Average spot prices in France in 2024 are ≈48€/MWh. I don't see anywhere on the chain (network cost, VAT, etc.) where electricity has a clear advantage.

Typo, it's not a difference of 22€, 42 minus 16.37 is still 25.63

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Bonkers move on France's energy tax. From electricity being taxed 1€/MWh during the crisis (7€ less than gas) to 42€/MWh (22€ MORE than gas). That's before VAT and network charges. France, championing its decarbonised energy and #electrification yet again 🤡 ⚡🔌💡

Finally on a train back! Nearly three hours late 😢

Trains from #Strasbourg#EurSky

At BizEU’s #Energy4CompetitiveEU#EurSky

I had not realised I was such a precursor. I'm guessing the influx from Brazil was way bigger than I expected #Bluesky

A packed house for an exchange of views between DG ENER’s Ditte Juul Jørgensen and EP’s ITRE committee. Budget vote was just before. I’ve never seen such a packed committee room, nearly didn’t get a seat #EUsky 🔌💡