- Faced with possible gas shortages as supplies from Russia dwindle, the German government has agreed on a gas-saving plan to cut gas use by around 2% by reducing heating in public buildings and shutting off the lights at night.
- Germany is obligated to save around 15% as per EU rules, although the government estimates that 20% of gas use must be cut to make it through the coming winter without a gas shortage.
- The short-term measures are set to come into effect on 1 September and set to last for 6 months, while the two-year long medium-term ones require the assent of the parliament’s upper chamber, the Bundesrat, and are planned for 1 October.
German government approves 2% gas savings plan
