Belgium social energy tariffs to rise 11.4% for gas/heat, 7% for electricity in Q4

Belgium's Creg announced social tariffs for Q4 will rise 11.4% for gas and heat and ~7% for electricity (bi-hourly night and exclusive night tariffs), driven by higher wholesale market quotes. The electricity increase was capped at 10% to avoid a larger jump. This signals continued energy cost pressure on vulnerable households in Belgium, reflecting broader European energy market tightness.