# A grim winter ahead? EU states asked to prepare gas and electricity savings

https://mins.news/en/video/83702

- France 24 English, 2026-10-02 15:12 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NOLU0Dlr1E

> Fuel prices across the EU are raising alarm, with diesel averaging well above €2 per litre compared with about €1.50 in October last year. As the cost-of-living squeeze was already hurting, the Middle East conflict could leave Europeans with little respite as winter approaches. EU countries are reviewing measures to cushion households from higher energy costs.

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