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EU faces natural gas shortage risk this winter, potential electricity bill surge

The EU is at risk of a natural gas shortage this winter, which could lead to a surge in electricity bills. The deficit underscores persistent supply vulnerabilities despite diversification efforts. The severity depends on winter temperatures and storage levels.

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