@dutchbreakingnews: The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets has issued a warning that approximately half of the 700,000 households connected to a district heating network in the Netherlands could face higher heating bills. This change is due to a new heating law that will shift tariff calculations from an average gas price cap to the actual costs of individual heating networks. While some households might see their bills drop by an average of 29 percent, others could face severe price hikes. Economists estimate that about 10 percent of users might have to pay an additional 740 euros annually, with extreme cases reaching up to 1,500 euros in extra costs unless government measures are introduced to keep heating affordable. The regulator is currently studying options to ensure a smooth transition while keeping prices reasonable for consumers. #netherlands #holland #europe #amsterdam #rotterdam