European Union leaders are meeting to address rising energy costs, particularly gas prices, which have increased significantly since the conflict began. The summit will focus on finding solutions to curb price spikes, with Europe's reliance on energy imports a key factor.
Soaring energy costs are set to dominate discussions at the European Union summit. Leaders are scrambling to find a solution to curb price spikes triggered by the war on Iran. Europe is heavily reliant on energy imports and gas prices have jumped some 60% since the conflict began.
Ross Cullen reports from Brussels, while Mr Ed Cox, editor for Global LNG at ICIS, shares more about the impact of energy supply disruption across the Middle East. Ross Cullen reports from Brussels, while Mr Ed Cox, editor for Global LNG at ICIS, shares more about the impact of energy supply disruption across the Middle East.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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