We all remember when Spain went black for 24 hours in some areas nearly a year ago; it was the biggest blackout in decades. Now, more news is emerging on what happened.
Tag Archive for gas
IVA Cut on Gas
by Martin Myall •
Spanish PM, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that he will bring down IVA on gas from 21% to 5% from October to at least the end of the year.
Gas Price Capped
by Hugh MacArthur •
Starting from the 14th of this month the price of electricty will begin to come down as the EU has given the green light to put a cap on gas.
Chiringuitos Say They May Shut
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Asociación de Chiringuitos y Empresarios de Playas de la Costa Tropical have demanded that the Central Government urgently solves the road-transport conflict.
Capping Electricity Prices
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Minister for Ecological Transition for the Central Goverment, Teresa Ribera, confirmed that Spain and Portugal are going to propose limiting energy prices.
Cost of Electricity Soars
by Martin Myall •
And you think the price of petrol is going up fast – what about electricity! In the first fortnight of May the price per MWH went up 13%!
The Dodgy Butano Man Returns!
by David Darby •
We have published several articles over the past few years about these ‘cold callers’ who wear clothing very similar to that worn by Repsol representatives and try to convince householders that they require a ‘gas safety check.’ They then have a quick look around your appliances, which is swiftly followed by a huge bill.
Three Items of National News
by Duncan Inglis •
Stories from around Spain, including the discovery of large gas deposits, an attack with a vehicle in a fit of jealousy and the arrest of a Murcian mayor.
Butano Scam?
by David Darby •
Normally we report on this type of incident when it happens to one of our readers, but on this occasion, the potential victim of a bogus butano man was me! The good news is, I read the Gazette every month and knew what was happening from the outset.
Gas Pipeline
by Dave Nichols •
On the subject of pipelines, we have also been treated to another major announcement from our Mayor regarding improvements to our infrastructure.