Hohe Gaspreise: FDP fordert Ausbau der deutschen Gasgewinnung
Die Gaspreise hoch, die Füllstände in den Speichern niedrig - was tun? Die FDP setzt unter anderem darauf, die heimischen Vorkommen stärker zu nutzen. Auch mit Hilfe einer umstrittenen Methode.
Berlin - In response to soaring gas prices and depleted storage levels in German gas reserves, the FDP is advocating for a more diversified approach with suppliers and expanding domestic gas production. FDP General Secretary Martin Hagen told Deutsche Presse-Agentur, "Drilling techniques such as fracking have evolved and now offer a solution."
He added that minimizing environmental risks is now possible through careful management and monitoring. The FDP also emphasizes the need for new international energy partnerships within the EU, with both existing member states and potential candidates. Hagen also noted that taxes, fees, and levies make up roughly 30 percent of the current gas prices, which he wants to significantly reduce to alleviate the burden on citizens and businesses.
Affordable and readily available energy is "the A and O for a thriving economy," Hagen said. Historically low gas reserve levels are a symptom of the misguided energy policies of the federal government. "Gas supply, especially in the context of winter, is fundamental to security of supply. High energy prices have already been a substantial competitive disadvantage for our economy for a long time and will only worsen."
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