EU ENERGY – EU lands political agreement to reduce gas consumption

European Union member states on Tuesday reached a political agreement to reduce gas consumption this year in an effort to ensure supplies in the event of Russia halting its flow of natural gas to the bloc.

Energy ministers meeting in Brussels agreed to a voluntary 15% of gas consumption between August 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, compared to their average consumption over the past five years.

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