When the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline failed to resume operations last week after an announced maintenance, the gas price jumped another 30 percent from its already high level and the stock market, which was looking for some support, slipped again.
Completely surprising and unbelievable for everyone, the Russian side discovered an oil leak in a production turbine, which unfortunately could not be repaired so quickly.
Now it should be clear to the last of those who refuse to accept reality who believe in flawless democrats in the Kremlin that Russian President Putin is not only fighting with weapons in Ukraine, but also with energy against the European community of values.
The fallout can be seen in jittery markets, and while speculative exaggeration is included, energy bills will come as a shock.
Gas is many times more expensive than a year ago, electricity has arrived at over 50 cents per kWh.
What could be more obvious than to attempt an evasion.
Photovoltaics can contribute to self-sufficiency, but there is a lack of craftsmen and material, and prices are also shooting through the solar roof.
Heating and hot water with pellets?
The system costs around 55,000 euros for a single-family home, so even minus the subsidy, a chunk of it remains with the owner.
The price of pellets has by no means decoupled from the general upswing.
A year ago, a ton cost 225 euros, last week the dealer took 777 euros.
About five tons are needed each winter.
And we already see environmentalists demonstrating on the wrong track.
Is there any good news?
More like a wish.
That Putin may not win despite everything.