There will be no more extensions to the termination of the protected electricity and gas markets. Tariffs established by the state rather than by competition will expire as required by law on January 10, 2024 for gas and April 1, 2024 for electricity. In reality, there is no mention of the postponement that had been discussed in recent months in the Energy Decree-Law, which was passed by the Council of Ministers. This implies that by the middle of next year, about 9.5 million families and VAT numbers will be required to sign a new contract for both natural gas and electricity supplies. The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security has announced the formation of a working group to investigate "soft" and non-traumatic modalities of transition for families.