“We are not interested in the endless rise in prices for energy resources, including gas,” Putin said.
He explained that “if there is a decrease in consumption, then this will be reflected in Russian mining companies,” including Gazprom.
According to him, the reduction of coal and nuclear power generation in some countries, the rather cold winter of last year, and the lack of wind generation led to shortages and under-pumping of gas to underground storage facilities.
“This is causing anxiety in the market,” the Russian president added.
According to Putin, in the future "it will have its consequences", which will ultimately affect people and the rise in prices for goods.
Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak called the tense situation on the energy market.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, noted a strong dependence on gas imports, since the price of gas in Europe exceeded $ 1,150 per 1,000 cubic meters.