German companies fear gas shortages in the coming winter

German companies have become increasingly concerned about possible gas shortages. This was reported by Handelsblatt.

This, for example, concerns the chemical giant Covestro, which saw risks to its supplies of this energy carrier in the coming winter. In addition, gas network operator Westnetz sent a letter to consumers acknowledging that due to a combination of weather, economic, political and other unforeseen factors, they may not receive the gas they need.

Meanwhile, as the publication writes, tensions are increasing in the relevant market. The price per megawatt hour of gas has risen in recent days to almost 80 euros - two and a half times higher than the level observed before the war.