EU Commission urges member states to cut gas and electricity demand as prices surge

In a 25 September letter to ministers, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen asked capitals to cut gas and electricity use for as long as needed to limit prices amid tight global supply and volatility, while saying supply security faces no immediate risk. EU gas storage is at 68% of capacity, below 71% in the same period in 2021, with the war in Iran disrupting flows; the bloc targets 90% fill by November but may accept 80% this year after March flexibility.