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I'm repeatedly confused by these one-off payments. In Germany, consumer gas prices increased by 2-4x (iirc) and electricity prices increased by at least 40%. Su
by Sakos 4y ago
I'm repeatedly confused by these one-off payments. In Germany, consumer gas prices increased by 2-4x (iirc) and electricity prices increased by at least 40%. Supermarket goods have increased by up to 50%. We got a 300€ one-off payment before tax. I'm fairly well off for my means and I'm still feeling it. I have no idea how the less fortunate (and there are many) are able to deal with it.
- 2000UltraDeluxe 4y agoI think the one-offs are aimed at helping those indebted because of the increasing prices, while the six months without VAT on basic foodstuffs would be an attempt to prevent the issue from getting worse. Alas, it seems to be nowhere near enough for those who are worst off.
- newaccount74 4y agoI think one-off payments are just easier to get through, and while they obviously don't fix everything they do help people who are hit with surprise bills. And governments are working on other measures as well.