The European Commission called on EU countries to forcibly reduce gas and electricity consumption

The European Commission called on EU countries to forcibly reduce gas and electricity consumption due to the energy price crisis.

Gas reserves in Europe are now at historic lows.

Since the start of the Ukrainian crisis, the EU has consistently reduced its dependence on Russian energy resources and introduced restrictions on their supplies.

MOSCOW, September 27 – RIA Novosti. The European Commission called on EU countries to forcibly reduce gas and electricity consumption in connection with the energy price crisis, Politico reported.

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“In an environment of limited global supply and high price volatility, forced demand reduction can be an effective tool to contain prices,” European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jorgensen said in a letter.

He also noted that the EC cannot give specific dates, and added that the demand restriction should last “as long as necessary.”

In addition, the article clarifies that the level of gas reserves in Europe is now at a historical low against the backdrop of a new energy crisis and rising energy prices after the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. This could spell a costly winter for the continent.

Since the start of the Ukrainian crisis, the EU has consistently reduced its dependence on Russian energy resources and introduced restrictions on their supplies.