Berlin Court Rules Gasag’s Higher Tariffs for New Customers Unlawful

The decision stems from a class-action lawsuit, but Gasag may appeal, leaving the outcome uncertain.

The Berlin Kammergericht ruled that Gasag’s practice of charging new customers higher gas prices during the energy crisis was unlawful.
The ruling followed a class-action lawsuit filed by the Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (vzbv) on behalf of affected consumers.
Gasag introduced the split tariff system in December 2021, citing rising procurement costs, but reverted to uniform pricing in May 2022.
The court found Gasag’s justification for the price disparity legally invalid, stating that increased procurement costs were not a permissible reason.
The ruling is not legally binding yet, as Gasag may appeal to the Federal Court of Justice, potentially delaying refunds for customers.