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EU Revives 2022 Energy Strategies Amid Rising Gas Prices

4/1/2026

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The European Union is considering reviving 2022-era energy measures to respond to an energy crisis triggered by the Iran war.
Gas prices have risen over 70 percent since February 28.
Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the EU is preparing for a prolonged crisis and will reuse 2022 crisis strategies.
He reaffirmed the EU's stance against purchasing gas from Russia to avoid financing the war in Ukraine.

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The European Union is considering reviving 2022-era energy measures to respond to an energy crisis triggered by the Iran war.
Gas prices have risen over 70 percent since February 28.
Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said the EU is preparing for a prolonged crisis and will reuse 2022 crisis strategies.
He reaffirmed the EU's stance against purchasing gas from Russia to avoid financing the war in Ukraine.