Italian authorities may limit consumption of electricity and gas

The new government of Italy will most likely have to introduce rationing of gas and light consumption, leader of the Northern League party Matteo Salvini told reporters in Naples.

Report informs citing foreign media that, according to Salvini, these measures will have to be taken if the gas price does not change.

"If the price does not come down, the next government will have to ration electricity and gas, starting with enterprises," the politician said.

During trading, the gas price in Europe exceeded $3,500 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since March 7.