The extension of the measure of support to households, industries and Hospitals through the absorption of part of the price increases in the cost of natural gas, for April as well, was announced by DEPA Commerce.
As part of the implementation of this measure, DEPA Commerce announces that it provides a discount of 30 euros / MWh to all households that use natural gas, whose gas supply companies have entered into a contract with DEPA Commerce.
Especially for the month of April, the relevant credits to the Suppliers will be applied according to the monthly gas distributions of the distribution companies, in order for the relevant discount to be included directly in the bills related to household consumption in April.
As for the large industrial consumers and the Hospitals, that have concluded a direct contract for the supply of natural gas with DEPA Commerce, the discount amounts to 15 euros / MWh.
The CEO of DEPA Commerce, Mr. K. Xifaras, stated in this regard: “DEPA Commerce is a strong, modern, efficient and integrated energy company that listens to the needs of consumers and the market, and with a sense of responsibility, contributes significantly to the absorption a significant percentage of the increase in the international price of gas. DEPA Commerce, in good cooperation with the Ministry of Environment and Energy, is constantly taking new initiatives and actions to support the households, industries and hospitals of our country in this difficult economic situation “.
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