POLITICS

How Putin's War Affects Our Heating Bills

Sun Dec 01 2024
You might have noticed that your heating bills have been going through the roof lately. That's because Putin's war in Ukraine has caused gas prices to soar. Europe relies heavily on Russian gas, so we all end up paying more, even if we didn't want to. Let's break it down. Imagine this: every household in Europe is now shelling out an extra six euros a day just to keep warm. That's right, six euros daily that's going straight into Russian gas suppliers' pockets. How do we know this? Experts have been crunching real-time gas price data to figure out just how much we're all involuntarily contributing to the war. But it's not all doom and gloom. There are ways we can all help reduce our dependency on Russian gas. Simple steps like turning down the thermostat, using energy-efficient appliances, and even insulating our homes can make a big difference. The bottom line is, every little bit helps. By saving energy, we can collectively put a dent in the funds that are being used to fuel this war. It's a small step, but it's a step in the right direction.