Energy prices: Commission presents a toolbox of measures to tackle exceptional situation and its impacts*

Published on October 12, 2021

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Oct 2021 The Commission adopted today a Communication on Energy Prices, to tackle the exceptional rise in global energy prices, which is projected to last through the winter, and help Europe's people and businesses.

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