Some consumers face higher electric bills in France as the government is lifting a cap on electricity costs for households and some small businesses. From the beginning of next month, electricity costs for households and small businesses are to rise by between 8.6% and 9.8%, the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Paris said on Monday. As a result, electricity prices will will rise by €4.50 ($4.90) per month for a one-person household, by €17.80 per month for a four-person household with electric heating and by €116 per month for a bakery, for example. The electricity price cap is to be completely…