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Home News European Commission calls for fuel-saving measures European Commission calls for fuel-saving measures In response to instability in global energy markets and geopolitical tensions, the European Commission urges Member States to adopt measures to reduce fuel consumption.
The European Commission has urged EU member states to take urgent measures to reduce fuel and petroleum product consumption due to the ongoing oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Brussels is calling for coordinated action, including demand-side savings, particularly in the transport sector, and the postponement of non-urgent refinery maintenance to ensure supply security. Additionally, the Commission is advising countries to begin early preparations for gas storage ahead of the next winter to mitigate market volatility and price spikes.
Member states depend on global markets for fossil fuel supplies and are in direct competition with other consumers. Brussels believes this competition for available supply, which is now more contested, will lead to volatility in European markets.
The European Commission proposes measures to reduce oil demand and for more moderate fuel consumption.
