German heating costs to rise further by 2026, tenants' association warns

The German Tenants' Association reports that heating a 70-square-meter apartment cost up to 1,200 euros last year, with costs likely higher this year and expected to rise further by 2026. This reflects sustained energy price pressures on households, though the exact drivers (fuel prices, carbon pricing, or network charges) are not specified. The trend signals persistent inflation in energy costs for German consumers, which could feed into broader inflation dynamics.