The 12 EU countries are demanding a significant reduction in the price ceiling for Russian gas in order to mitigate the impact of the energy crisis on consumers and businesses. Bloomberg writes about this with reference to European diplomats.
Among the countries in favor of the reduction are Belgium, Greece, Italy and Poland. According to Bloomberg sources, they put forward an ultimatum four days before an emergency meeting of EU energy ministers, at which it is planned to agree on the terms of the deal. As emphasized by the publication, this coalition has enough votes to block the agreement if its conditions are not met.
At the end of November, the European Commission proposed setting a price ceiling for Russian gas at €275 per megawatt-hour (about $3,000 per 1,000 m³). At the same time, the difference between world and European prices should remain at the mark of more than €58 for at least ten days. The Czech Republic, which holds the EU Presidency, has proposed lowering the ceiling price to €220 and the required difference to €35.
