economy
March 13, 2026
EU Considers Natural Gas Price Cap
The European Commission is considering energy price control measures, including a cap on natural gas prices, to reduce electricity bills, announced President Ursula von der Leyen. Interventions in the energy market are becoming an option again as natural gas prices have surged due to attacks by the US and Israel on Iran.
TL;DR
- The European Commission is considering energy price control measures.
- A cap on natural gas prices is among the potential measures.
- The goal is to reduce electricity bills.
- Natural gas prices have surged due to geopolitical events.
- Before the escalation, gas prices were around 31 euros per MWh, jumping to over 62 euros per MWh.
- Other options include better use of power purchase agreements, state aid, and subsidies.
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