# Europeans skip family visits and medical care to pay energy and fuel bills, study finds

https://mins.news/en/item/54168

- euronews, 2026-09-11 07:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/09/11/europeans-are-skipping-family-visits-and-medical-appointments-to-pay-energy-and-fuel-bills

> Rising fuel and energy bills are putting severe pressure on Europeans, with some taking extreme steps to manage the higher costs, including forgoing medical care. The impact is not evenly distributed, however.

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