"The suspension of the certification process for Nord Stream 2 by the federal network agency spurs up the price increase," RIA Novosti quoted Ernst as saying.
He noted that according to the Dutch TTF platform, fuel prices rose by about 10%.
“Instead of urgently certifying the pipeline badly needed for gas supply, the federal agency unnecessarily delays commissioning with its interpretation of the law,” added the German politician.
According to the ICE Futures exchange, the spot price for gas in Europe for the first time since October 26 rose to $ 1,046 per 1,000 cubic meters.
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Earlier, the German regulator suspended the certification of Nord Stream 2 AG as an independent operator of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
It can be certified as an independent operator of SP-2 only if the legal form is reorganized.