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EU moves to calm new carbon system price fears with new stability measures

By Helena Freitas ( October 22, 2025, 08:42 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission has unveiled measures to make the new emissions trading system for road transport and buildings, or ETS2, more predictable and affordable, addressing member states’ concerns over rising fuel and heating costs. The plan includes doubling allowance releases if carbon prices exceed 45 euros per metric ton and advancing auctions to raise early revenues.The European Commission has moved to reassure EU governments about the potential social and economic fallout from the new emissions trading system for road transport and buildings, or ETS2, due to start in 2027, announcing measures to improve price predictability and affordability....

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