BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - The European Union is exploring subsidising or capping the price of natural gas as a way to curb energy costs, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said
EU Weighs Gas Price Cap or Subsidies to Curb Soaring Energy Costs
EU Considers Measures to Address Rising Energy Prices
Subsidising or Capping Natural Gas Prices
BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - The European Union is exploring subsidising or capping the price of natural gas as a way to curb energy costs, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said on Wednesday.
EU Emergency Oil Stocks and Preparedness
Current Status of Oil Stocks
She added that the EU's emergency oil stocks "are full" and the bloc stands ready to take all necessary measures in coordination with members of the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Upcoming Discussions and Recommendations
Oil Coordination Group Meeting
The EU's oil coordination group will on Thursday discuss a recommendation expected by the IEA later on Wednesday to release emergency oil stocks, Itkonen told journalists during a daily press briefing.
(Reporting by Kate Abnett, Writing by Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Kate Abnett)
