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European energy cost and supply security crisis

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Energy experts and industry leaders have raised concerns regarding rising fuel costs and the necessity of maintaining refining capacity to ensure stability. Industry figures noted that gasoline and diesel prices have reached high levels, driven by market volatility. While some integrated companies implemented temporary price caps, experts called for a structural European energy strategy to address the long-term costs of finished petroleum products. In response to surging natural gas and diesel prices, the European Commission announced measures to ensure supply security. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported that since late February, natural gas prices have risen by 140% and diesel prices have doubled, resulting in an additional 100 billion euros in fossil fuel import costs for the EU. Key initiatives include launching a strategic dialogue on European refineries and establishing a task force to aggregate energy demand for centralized group purchases. To provide relief, the EU will grant methane exporters a one-year extension to comply with new regulations. Von der Leyen emphasized that state aid should be targeted toward the most vulnerable households rather than being distributed indiscriminately. Political tensions are intensifying regarding the intersection of energy security and climate policy. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and the Visegrad Group are resisting the implementation of the ETS2 system, arguing that its proposed 42% emission reduction target by 2030 will drive up costs for fuel, housing, and energy, thereby threatening industrial competitiveness. While Russian gas imports They have dropped from 45% specifically demanded that the implementation of the ETS2 system be delayed until after 2030 to 12%, structural risks remain high. Additionally, prevent further economic strain. Meanwhile, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have called for greater budgetary flexibility to help member states buffer energy shocks, particularly following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. shocks.

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