EU gas price trends
The interactive map shows the increase in gas prices in the EU compared to the same month last year (indicates the individual increase in value for each EU country).
EU leaders struggle for answer to Putin’s ‘energy missile’
EU leaders meeting in Prague wrestled to come up with a plan to tackle soaring energy costs as they struggle with the fallout from Russia's war on Ukraine.
Petrol prices in Europe
The graphic shows how petrol prices have developed from May to September 2022 in some countries in Europe.
How does the EU plan to cut energy bills?
The European Commission has set out proposals to bring down the soaring price of gas and electricity in the EU, notably by taxing excess profits of power producers.
EU plans ‘comprehensive reform’ of electricity market
The EU plans a "deep and comprehensive" reform of the electricity market to cope with an energy crisis sparked by Russia's war in Ukraine, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has said.
Europe electricity prices soar as tough winter looms
European electricity prices have soared to new records, presaging a bitter winter as Russia's invasion of Ukraine inflicts economic pain across the continent.
Europe tries to save energy ahead of winter
European Union nations are launching power saving drives as they seek to reign in soaring gas and electricity bills and conserve ever-more scarce resources following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Nord Stream 1: Russian pipeline leaving Europe on edge
For over a decade, the Nord Stream 1 pipeline reliably shipped natural gas from Russia to Europe -- until the war in Ukraine sent tensions soaring.
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
From natural gas production to feeding it into gas grids: The diagram explains how natural gas is processed into liquefied natural gas (LNG), how it is transported and how and in what form it is made available to the end consumer.
As Russia cuts gas, coal makes a comeback in Europe
Russia's gas cuts to Europe have prompted a clutch of countries to revert to burning coal, raising concerns as the EU seeks to become climate neutral by 2050