The President of the European Commission acknowledged the possibility of imposing gas price caps to alleviate the burden on European taxpayers, noting that energy costs have risen significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East. However, she firmly rejected calls to increase fossil fuel imports from Russia, labeling such a move a strategic error that would increase dependency. She outlined a comprehensive approach to reducing energy bills, focusing on network costs, taxes, and the EU Emissions Trading System, while emphasizing the need to modernize infrastructure to better integrate renewable energy.