More of the same for 2013

The new year is almost upon us and, after a year of price rises, tax hikes and new charges, 2013 is due to start with another barrage of increases. Electricity goes up by 3%, commuter and middle distance train fares up by an average 3%, postage up by 2.7%, intercity bus tickets up by 6% and Telefonica can now increase …

Electricity prices to go up in July

The Ministry of Industry is proposing a 10% increase in access electricity tariffs in July for households and small businesses, a 5% increase for medium-scale industry and 0% for large consumers.