For the increases in electricity prices and profits from photovoltaic parks, the Cyprus Consumers' Association refers in a statement to the recommendations it has been making for two months, without any result.
These proposals concern the imposition of a maximum price on electricity as well as the special taxation of windfall profits to electricity producers from large photovoltaic parks.
"Unfortunately, the competent authorities, and even some political parties, are studiously avoiding taking a position on the above proposals, even though they all claim to be on the side of consumers. As we all know, a large portion of consumers are currently in an extremely difficult financial situation," the association says, presenting the following.
Electricity price increased by 71% compared to last year
As presented by the Cyprus Consumers Association, the price of electricity for the period June-July 2022 is increased by 71% compared to the corresponding period of 2021.
Also, in June/July 2022, consumers will pay 24% more than they paid on their previous bill.
By imposing a cap on the electricity sale price, this large 24% increase could be suspended, even if only temporarily, it says.
"Unfortunately, however, the State and the State are silent," the statement notes.
Unexpected profits from large photovoltaic parks
Referring to the "unexpected profits from large photovoltaic parks", the Cyprus Consumers Association says that "in the first half of 2022, they are estimated at 7 500 000 euros and the State appears reluctant to tax them and return the tax revenues to the portion of consumers who are really struggling to survive today".
"Greece taxed the windfall profits at a rate of 90% and returned them to the consumers most in need. It is inconceivable, under the current difficult economic conditions, that some people are making profits in excess of 200% and the State and the State are silent or inactive," he notes.
In conclusion, the association states that from the taxation of windfall profits, only in the first half of 2022, vulnerable households could be subsidized, tariff 08 of AHK, with the amount of 375 euros per household.
"Given the above data, why are the State and the State inactive or even, why are they silent?"
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