Natural gas prices in Europe have surged in recent weeks.

Official data shows 59,700 people died with COVID 19 in 28 European nations last winter, however, a larger number, 68,000, died because they could not heat their homes.

The Southern California Gas company warns its customers that they could pay more than double the monthly price for natural gas this month, as the new gas rates have gone “shockingly high.”

The rapidly worsening cost of living crisis in Britain has turned into a harsh winter for millions of households who are trying to keep their energy bills down, fueling tensions and resentment among tenants. 

Soaring inflation and high energy prices have sparked mass protests and strikes across Europe, raising concerns over political turmoil in the continent.

The economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine war is already hitting Europe hard. Just when Europeans thought their gas standoff with Russia couldn’t get any worse, energy prices soared even further.

Iran’s oil minister Owji says Europe will need oil supplies from Iran this winter amid rising gas prices.