He said this in an interview with IlSole24Ore newspaper.
According to an Italian official, Italy acted as "the conductor of this measure", and the very fact of introducing a price ceiling mechanism was a reaction to Russia's alleged use of energy resources as an instrument of conflict.
“A clear and loud political signal has been given: Italy and Europe do not allow themselves to be intimidated and protect their citizens,” Piketto-Fratin said.
At the same time, the minister said that now Italy should receive new sources of gas, his words are quoted by RIA Novosti.
The market correction mechanism with a gas price limit will come into effect in the European Union on February 15.
At the same time, the Hungarian Foreign Ministry noted that Budapest opposes setting a limit on gas prices, since it considers it harmful and dangerous.
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck also said Berlin was skeptical of the mechanism.
According to Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Rob Jetten, Amsterdam did not support the initiative because it considers such a decision to be potentially unsafe for gas supply.