Tag: Gas price
Europe in the energy crisis: EU Commission is considering capping electricity prices
EU summit in Versailles The EU Commission wants to cushion the effects of the energy crisis triggered by the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. (Photo: dpa) Brussels, Versailles The…
Ukraine war: Industry wants to reduce gas consumption
Steelworks in Bremen The energy-intensive industry is concerned about rising gas prices as a result of the Russian war of aggression. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The companies that make up the…
ETFs in times of crisis and war
Dusseldorf In crisis situations, inexperienced investors are often guided by fear. This can lead to buying or selling decisions that later turn out to be unwise. ETF expert Gerd Kommer,…
War in Ukraine: SPD push for “energy price protective shield”
Berlin In view of the drastically increased energy prices, Lower Saxony’s Energy Minister Olaf Lies (SPD) is calling for further relief for the citizens. All the measures currently being discussed…
Europe is bracing itself with billions against rising energy prices
Athens, Vienna, Paris, Madrid, Stockholm, London, Rome Data released this week by Italy’s energy regulator is alarming: In a year, electricity prices have risen 131 percent for a typical family,…
How liquid gas terminals want to go green
Berlin In view of the ongoing gas supply crisis, the construction of LNG terminals in Germany is becoming the focus of the debate. The developers of such terminals, which can…
German industry calls for help
Berlin In view of the high energy prices and the ambitious German climate plans, the CEO of the energy group RWE, Markus Krebber, is calling for reduced electricity prices for…
The elite and the corona rules – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
all people are the same – this is not only known to those who walk around with the Basic Law under their arm. During the lockdown it was even heard…
“We’re running into a gap” – Why the gas crisis is worsening
Aluminum extraction in the production hall of Trimet Aluminum SE Aluminum smelters, which use a lot of electricity, are particularly hard hit by the gas price crisis. (Photo: dpa Picture-Alliance…
Why consumers have to react quickly
Electricity price Price shock for electricity and gas customers. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Anyone who receives an email from their energy supplier these days should take a closer look. The chances…
How Russia uses natural gas as a means of political leverage
Vladimir Putin with Recep Tayyip Erdogan Russia supplies natural gas to Turkey and southern Europe via the Turkstream pipeline. (Photo: Reuters) Moscow, Istanbul For the Serbian President Alexandar Vucic, the…
This is how investors benefit despite inflation and the energy crisis
Last year, the corona pandemic and the price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia pushed the US oil price below zero. Now the prices for oil and gas are setting…
Gasoline, electricity, taxes: this is what other countries are doing against the price shock – economy
The price shock is keeping Germany firmly in its hand: energy prices are rising noticeably, gasoline is becoming more expensive, and the inflation rate jumps to 4.5 percent in October.…
Putin orders increased gas supplies to Europe in November
Vladimir Putin (at the Digital East Asia Summit) Counteracts allegations that he artificially pushed up gas prices in Europe for his political goals. (Photo: AP) Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Gas price: EU countries argue over energy markets
High voltage line The power lines between the EU countries are not yet sufficiently developed. (Photo: dpa) Brussels France and Spain are putting the EU Commission under pressure to reform…
High gas prices make Turkey and the EU rivals again
Natural gas dispute The operations of Turkish exploration ships in the Mediterranean cause displeasure. (Photo: dpa) Istanbul In the wake of rising oil and gas prices, tensions in the eastern…
Nine points on how Europe can use the crisis as an opportunity
. Power plants in the Netherlands Europe must change its energy policy on many levels if it does not always want to react too late to gas price crises. (Photo:…
Poland calls for redistribution against energy poverty
heating costs Many states have already taken measures to support citizens and businesses that have been particularly hard hit. (Photo: dpa) Brussels When the heads of state and government of…
Germany is to blame for Putin’s energy price dictation
Europe column Every week Moritz Koch, head of the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because…
Brandenburg energy supplier Otima insolvent due to high gas prices
Gas price Otima customers are asked to report the meter readings to the company. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf, Frankfurt The drastic rise in gas prices has brought another provider to its…