In view of reduced gas supplies from Russia, Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck (Greens) has announced the next stage in the gas emergency plan.
The alert level is the second of three escalation levels of the gas contingency plan unveiled after the Russian attack on Ukraine.
Unlike the early warning level that has been in effect since March 30, the alert level could have significant consequences for businesses and consumers.
Security of supply is currently guaranteed, but the situation is tense, according to the Federal Ministry of Economics.
Since the reduction in gas supplies from Russia through the Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream 1, the gas market has been even tighter than before.
Another burden is foreseeable: an upcoming maintenance of the pipeline is planned from July 11th, it could take about ten days.
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