Residents of Germany were advised to conserve energy due to risks to the country’s gas supply in the coming winter months. This was stated by Klaus Müller, head of the German Federal Network Agency (part of the Ministry of Economy), whose words were quoted by the newspaper. Zeit Online.
According to Müller, German gas storage facilities are currently 94% full, which makes it possible to look optimistically towards the approaching winter.
“But <…> The risks remain,” said the official.
The head of the agency explained that Russia continues to supply gas to Southeast Europe, but if this supply is cut off, the states in this region will face gas shortages and begin to need supplies from other sources.
He stressed that “Germany will play an important role in this situation”.
The official urged residents of Germany to save energy, for example, to best install gas heating.
Andrey Klepach, Chief Economist of the State Corporation VEB.RF in August declarationIt is stated that the cost of gas for European consumers may exceed $ 500 per thousand cubic meters in the autumn-winter period of 2023.
Formerly Bloomberg named The way to save Europe from the gas crisis.