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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: EU Faces €100bn Energy Bill Increase Since US-Iran War Began
Caption: EU Faces €100bn Energy Bill Increase Since US-Iran War Began. The European Union has spent an additional €100 billion on fossil fuels since the start of the US-Iran war, despite importing no more gas or oil than before. EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said the extra cost highlights Europe’s vulnerability to surging energy prices, particularly for diesel and other refined oil products. The warning comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 90-day ban on diesel exports, further pushing up already elevated prices. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has since expressed doubts about the merits of such a ban, while EU officials have played down the immediate risk that it will be introduced. European energy ministers are nevertheless preparing for a winter of high energy prices, with measures including reducing demand and ensuring gas storage facilities remain filled. Jørgensen has also called for faster electrification across Europe to reduce the bloc's dependence on imported fossil fuels and exposure to international energy shocks. Individual governments are introducing their own measures, with Spain limiting increases in regulated gas tariffs to 15%, while Italy has secured temporary caps on fuel prices from major suppliers. The energy shock is also putting pressure on public finances, with several EU countries considering windfall taxes on energy companies as they seek to shield consumers from higher costs. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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