Claim: Energy bills in France are 50% of those in the UK.
Fact-check: Energy bills, retirement age and pensions in the UK compared to France - Full Fact
Verdict: the regulated unit price of electricity in france is about 53% of that in great britain, while the price of gas is about the same. so it's plausible that an electricity-only household in france might pay around 50% that of an equivalent in the uk, excluding any cash benefits that may be available to support people with their bills—and not taking account of how much energy people actually use.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2023-04-05T00:00:00