The price of gas is in free fall after the EU moves on the price cap.
In Amsterdam, prices fell
by 9.5% to 115 euros per megawatt hour.
ANSA agency
The EU proposes a dynamic and temporary price cap on gas - Economy
The European Commission proposes the introduction of a dynamic and temporary price cap to avoid price volatility and prevent market spikes.
It also launches the idea of a new complementary price index for LNG, an alternative to the Ttf in Amsterdam, and of equipping Europe with instruments for the joint purchase of gas (ANSA)
"We need to lower energy prices and we will address all the points: the decrease in gas demand, the limitation of prices thanks to imports from countries such as Norway and the United States, the joint price platform and finally a price cap for gas. gas for the production of electricity ".
This was stated by Laurence Boone, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, arriving at the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg.