EU could trigger electricity, gas controls in supply crisis under draft plans
By Louis de Briant ( September 22, 2026, 16:31 GMT | Insight) -- The European Commission could require EU countries to curb electricity and gas consumption during a supply crisis under a draft overhaul of the bloc's energy security rules. The plan would also tighten gas contract disclosure and diversification rules and introduce new safeguards for liquefied natural gas terminals and critical energy infrastructure.The European Commission could have the power to require EU countries to curb electricity and gas consumption during a supply crisis under a draft overhaul of the bloc's energy security rules....
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