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2025 begins with new financial perspectives, but everything is not rosy for your wallet. Far from it! While some expenses will stabilize, others will skyrocket. We reveal to you, with information fromWest Franceproducts which will see their price increase from January 1, 2025.
Energy products
This is a big blow for those who were planning to upgrade their heating system. From 2025, the VAT on “very high energy performance” (THPE) type gas boilers goes from 5.5% to 10%. It could rise further in the months to come.
According to government forecasts, a 20% VAT on these products could be implemented, which would increase their prices significantly. And that's not all, the installation of these boilers could also become much more expensive because of this new taxation.
So, if you were planning to invest in such a product to reduce your heating bills, it may be time to review your plans.
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An essential for motorists
Do you own a vehicle in Normandy, Centre-Val de Loire, or in other regions? Then another increase awaits you: that of the price of the registration document. West France mentions that seven regions will in fact increase the horse tax from January and February.
For example, in Normandy, this tax increases from €46 to €60an increase of more than 30%. For a 7 HP vehicle, this represents an increase of almost €100! This trend could also spread to other regions in the coming months. Enough to increase costs a little more for drivers.
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French smokers, already affected by a increase in tobacco prices in 2024will have to prepare for a further increase in 2025. The price of many tobacco products will further increase by 30 to 50 cents per pack.
For example, a packet of Marlboro will increase to €13, compared to €12.50 previously. This increase aims to discourage the 12 million smokers in France, but it could weigh heavily on the budgets of consumers who cannot do without it. In addition, further increases can be expected depending on government decisions.
Postal products on the rise
La Poste is no exception to the rule. After announcing in 2024 a average increase of 6.8% in its pricesit is the turn of stamps and parcels to increase.
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From January 2025, a green letter will cost €1.39 instead of €1.29while sending a Colissimo will increase on average by 5.2%. The increase aims to maintain the financial balance of the postal service in a context of inflation.
Fortunately, there are ways to limit the impact of these increases. You can actually print his stamps right at home via the service « MonTimbrenLine ». This option will save you a few cents less.
Tickets in Île-de-France
Another sector which is seeing the prices of its products increase: transport in Île-de-France. From January 1, 2025, the metro and RER ticket goes from €2.15 to €2.50. An increase of 16% which is added to the new price scales for subscriptions. Some monthly plans can even increase by up to €26.
If you thought the price reduction on the day pass was good news, it actually comes with a condition. In fact, it does not concern journeys to airports. In short, if you plan to use transport in Île-de-France in 2025, plan a slightly larger budget.
Source : West France
