Press Release: Judgment in Case C-92/11. RWE Vertrieb AG v Verbraucherzentrale Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V.

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Series Details No. 36, 2013 (21.3.13)
Publication Date 21/03/2013
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A standard term in consumer contracts remains subject to review for unfairness even if it does no more than reproduce national legislation applicable to a different category of contracts.

It is for the national court to assess in each individual case whether such a term allowing a supplier of gas unilaterally to alter the price satisfies the requirements of good faith, balance and transparency.

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