Germany triggers 'alert level' of emergency gas plan, sees high risk of long-term supply shortages

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Germany's Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced that the country will enter Phase 2 of its three-stage emergency gas plan. The move to "alarm" level comes amid the threat that Russia, Germany's top gas supplier, could stop supplying the fuel. In Phase 2, utilities are theoretically permitted to pass on high prices to customers.

14 days ago·Berlin, Germany

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BBC News

Germany takes step closer to gas rationing

The country triggers the "alarm" stage of its emergency gas plan after a drop in Russian supplies.

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Reuters

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News18 India

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CTV News

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