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Germany faces millions unable to pay bills
Rising electricity and gas prices are impacting the financial capacities of millions of households in Germany. In 2025, approximately 3.8 million people, or 4.6% of the population, were unable to pay their energy bills, though the rate of defaults had decreased compared to 2024. Despite a 0.7% decline in domestic energy prices in August 2026— including a 5.5% drop in electricity and a 2.9% decrease in gas—oil heating prices remain 50% higher than the previous year. Overall energy costs continue to stay high following a sharp increase in 2022 due to the Russian-Ukrainian war. Moreover, housing-related additional costs have risen by 3.1%, further increasing the financial burden on families.
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