Electricity. The Government rejects what it describes as “alarmist statements by the president of Endesa” about a 40% price increase in August

The Government guarantees this Sunday that the price of energy will not rise in the values ​​announced by the president of Endesa and “rejects” what it describes as “alarmist statements” by Nuno Ribeiro da Silva.

In an interview with Antena 1 and Jornal de Negócios, the president of the Spanish company warns that electricity could increase by more than 40% in August. Contacted by the Observer, the Ministry of the Environment denies it. In the note sent, the guardianship indicates that “it does not see any justification in the price increase reported” by the director of the energy company.

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