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The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jørgensen, announced on Tuesday that the European Union expects energy prices to rise this winter, but noted that it does not expect to face supply problems.
According to (AFP), Jørgensen said at a meeting of energy ministers in Dublin, "In normal circumstances, about 50 million people in Europe during the winter are unable to secure the necessary heating in their homes, and this winter the situation is likely to be worse"
Jørgensen proposed postponing the implementation of new rules limiting methane emissions for one year in an attempt to "ease" the pressure on energy markets.
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron had called on Brussels to postpone the implementation of this law, and a proposal to postpone its implementation from 2027 to 2028 will be presented to member states and the European Parliament.
This law requires companies importing fuels in Europe to monitor their methane emissions, which is a greenhouse gas that causes severe pollution.
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