Cold shower anyone? The hot water has been turned off in some German leisure centres. In Spain, energy savings measures are starting to bite. Offices, bars and shops are banned from adjusting the thermostat below 27C in summer or above 19C in winter.
Temperature restrictions reflect the severity of Europe’s energy shortage. Soaring prices are curbing consumption too. The IMF this week argued that most people need to adjust to the energy shock by reducing usage. Governments should only protect the poorest households.
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