Germany’s economy minister said Sunday that the country will limit the use of natural gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a cut in supplies from Russia.
Economy Minister Robert Habeck said that Germany will restart coal-fired power plants and offer companies incentives to reduce natural gas consumption.
“That’s bitter, but it’s simply necessary in this situation to lower gas usage,” said Habeck, a member of the environmentalist Green party.
BREAKING: Germany increases gas conservation measures as Russia reduces supply to Europe.
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Berlin made the announcement on Sunday, a week after Russia cut gas supplies to Europe in response to European sanctions and military support for Ukraine.
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