Impact reported that the new barometer from the national energy mediator indicated a worsening of energy precariousness in France. According to the figures cited in its message, 34% of households had encountered difficulties in paying certain electricity or gas bills, compared to 18% in 2020. The proportion reached 55% among those under 35 years old. Furthermore, 86% of households felt that their energy bills heavily impacted their budget, a record level since 2007. Impact also indicated that 72% of households had limited their heating last winter, compared to 53% in 2020, and that 35% had suffered from the cold at home for at least 24 hours. This latter proportion rose to 53% among those under 35 years old. For the summer, it cited 65% of households having suffered from the heat in their homes for at least 24 hours, compared to 49% in 2025, and 70% among those under 35 years old. According to the figures relayed, 28% had experienced both cold in winter and heat in summer, a proportion that reached 46% among recipients of the energy voucher. Finally, 18% of households were considering insulation work in 2026, compared to 21% in 2025. #PrécaritéÉnergétique #France #FacturesÉnergie (translated)
