Germany dims the lights to cope with Russia gas supply crunch

Fears of winter energy crisis bring calls for shorter hot showers and cooler swimming pools.

Germany last month took a crucial step towards rationing gas when economy minister Robert Habeck activated the second stage of the country’s gas emergency plan.
Germany last month took a crucial step towards rationing gas when economy minister Robert Habeck activated the second stage of the country’s gas emergency plan.Foto: Kjetil Wiedswang
Publisert 14. July 2022, kl. 10.59Oppdatert 14. July 2022, kl. 10.59