The EU Paid an Additional More than 100 Billion Euros for the Same Amount of Oil and Gas This Year
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Reformatorisch Dagblad
The European Union has spent over 100 billion extra on energy this year "without receiving a single extra molecule of gas or oil in return," said European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen (Energy) ahead of a meeting with EU energy ministers. For him, this demonstrates how "unsustainable it is to be dependent on energy sources from other parts of the world."
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EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jorgensen said the EU has overpaid for oil and natural gas this year despite not making any additional purchases. "We overpaid by €100 billion without buying a single extra molecule," Jorgensen stated, emphasizing the need to end import dependency.
EU Commission Energy Member Dan Jorgensen said the EU was paying more than 100 billion euros in surcharges for the same amount of oil and natural gas this year. Jorgensen noted that dependence on imported fossil fuels should be reduced, as price increases hurt citizens and industry.
Since the beginning of 2026, the European Union has spent more than 100 billion euros on energy resources solely because of price increases without receiving the money... ~ 29.09.2026, PRIM
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