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What is the point of choosing an electric power company? "Troubles are increasing as electricity rates rise

(Kagawa Prefectural Consumer Affairs Center / Deputy Director Morimoto Arauchi) ``If you make a contract by simply making a deal, you may actually end up with a contract that you didn't intend.'' 　General households announced by major electric power companies Looking at the electricity charges in February, which was used as a model, due to factors such as the rise in fuel prices, charges across the board have risen compared to January. "Under these circumstances, I think some people are considering changing electric power companies." According to Mr. Junichi Hattori, who is an NPO-certified "Retail Electricity Advisor" as an expert on the liberalization of electricity, there are now more than 700 vendors nationwide to choose from. One of the points is to understand your lifestyle and choose the one that is cheaper during the time when you use electricity frequently, such as during the day or at night. "On the other hand, troubles are increasing." The number of "consultations on electricity retail" received by the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan is increasing year by year, and in the two years until 2020, it exceeded 6,000 nationwide. The Kagawa Prefectural Consumer Affairs Center is calling on customers to thoroughly check the contract details to prevent trouble. (Kagawa Prefectural Consumer Affairs Center / Deputy Director Morimoto Arauchi) "There may be solicitations that the monthly electricity bill will be this much cheaper, but in reality it will only apply if you use a lot of electricity. Since it is a discount rate, if you make a contract without thinking about it, you may end up with a contract that you didn't intend." It is better to make sure that the price is really low at .Confirm the contract period and conditions for early cancellation.If you make a contract by door-to-door sales or telephone solicitation, you can cool off for 8 days.Please consult with your local consumer center.　The contact information for the Consumer Affairs Center is 086-226-0999 for Okayama Prefecture and 087-833-0999 for Kagawa Prefecture.

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