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France to cap electricity, gas price increases at 15 percent

New French gas caps will take effect in January 2023, while electricity caps will follow a month later. AFP - SHAUN CURRY

France will cap increases in electricity and gas prices for households at 15 percent early next year, extending price controls introduced after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced Wednesday that caps will apply to domestic consumers and small companies, and that energy cheques of 100 to 200 euros will also be given to some 12 million lower-income households to help with winter heating bills.

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