“Of course, there is a risk that those who during the coronavirus pandemic showed contempt for democracy and often associated with right-wing extremists will try to use skyrocketing prices as a new mobilization theme,” said the German minister.

Feather argues that "populists and extremists" use any crisis to "intimidate and divide" society.

“We are ready for possible new protests,” Feser said.

According to the head of the Federal Network Agency of Germany, Klaus Müller, the country's gas storages are not filled enough to pass the winter season.