EC proposes to EU countries to reduce monthly gas consumption until March

The European Commission, as part of a new package of measures to combat the energy crisis, invited the EU countries to reduce their monthly gas consumption by 15% up until March 2023, Report informs with reference to the press service of the EC.

The European Commission is closely monitoring measures to reduce demand. Preliminary analysis based on reports from member countries shows that in August and September, gas consumption in the EU will be about 15% lower than the average for the previous five years. Similar efforts will be required every month until March to comply with the EU Council regulation.