Switzerland draws up emergency plans to deal with energy shortages which include banning electric cars from the roads
The government in Switzerland has announced that if the country faces an energy shortage this winter, the government will impose a ban on the use of electric cars for “non-essential” journeys.
energy
Industry executives warn that Europe’s energy crisis could last years
New warnings from industry executives and analysts say Europe’s energy crisis risks lasting years if conditions persist.
energy
New UK Conservative Prime Minister commits to banning fracking as the UK faces an energy crisis
The new Conservative leader and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a reversal of the decision to lift a moratorium on fracking made by predecessor Liz Truss.
energy crisis
Union strikes in France lead to 60% of refining capacity being taken off line, ExxonMobil temporarily limits supply to customers in France
A strike at ExxonMobil over pay in France has led to the company having to temporarily limit the supply of refined petroleum products to its customers in France.
energy
The European Central Bank says it will not provide financing for European energy firms
The President of the European Central Bank said that it will not be providing short-term financing lines to struggling European energy firms amid the energy crisis.
