In the midst of soaring energy prices due to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, the EU = European Union has established a gas transaction price under certain conditions in order to reduce the impact of soaring natural gas prices on the lives of citizens. agreed to set an upper limit on
On the 19th, the EU held a meeting of energy ministers in Belgium to discuss countermeasures against soaring natural gas prices.
After the conference, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic Sikera, who serves as the chair country, held a press conference and said, "We have agreed on effective and realistic measures to protect citizens and companies," and set an upper limit on the transaction price of natural gas. Member States have agreed to
The price cap will be triggered when the futures price of Europe's leading natural gas index called "Dutch TTF" exceeded 180 euros per MWh, or about 26,000 yen, for three consecutive business days. In some cases, transactions above €180 will not be allowed.
It means that it will be carried out as a one-year measure from February next year.
Regarding the establishment of an upper limit on the transaction price of natural gas, there are conflicting views among member countries, one calling for early introduction in order to limit the impact on the lives of citizens, and the other calling for an adverse effect on securing a stable supply of gas. , negotiations failed.
Although the agreement includes the lifting of price ceilings in the event of a shortage of natural gas, some member countries still voice concerns about ensuring stability.