Russia decided yesterday to stop supplying gas to Poland and Bulgaria. It is not yet known whether the gas tap to the Netherlands will also close. Our country is on the list of ‘unfriendly countries’ and has to pay for the gas in rubles. Economists expect a new explosion in gas prices across Europe anyway, the AD reports.
Due to less gas supply and persistent demand, the price continues to rise. In addition to gas, the rates for coal, oil and liquefied gas will also go through the roof.
For the industry this means an increase in the costs of their production. The consumer will soon also feel it in their wallets, because they will have to pay more for the energy bill, but also for fuel and groceries. Basic facilities may even become unaffordable for part of the population, a researcher from the ING bank expects. and.
Should the Netherlands give in to the requirement to pay in rubles? That way the pain is somewhat alleviated. Or not. After all, refusal is part of the agreed sanctions against Russia.