European Union energy ministers are gathering in Brussels today to discuss measures to stop the surge in prices of gas and electricity.
They are under pressure to shield businesses and consumers.
European governments are increasingly concerned rising prices could lead to social unrest and political instability.
Al Jazeera's Natacha Butler reports.

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