“This year, I have already spoken about this several times and I want to convey this message, including to politicians: the worst is yet to come,” he said on CNBC.

He suggested that an open discussion be held on this issue.

Maubach stressed that gas prices in the wholesale market have soared 20 times in two years.

Forbes columnist Sal Gilberti expressed the opinion that the cessation of gas supplies via Nord Stream would lead to the destruction of the economies of European countries, the most serious problems are predicted in Germany.

Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak did not rule out that in winter the exchange prices for gas in Europe could continue to grow.