EU energy costs tenfold US gas prices; experts debate Russian supply return

An interview in Die Presse highlights that EU gas prices are ten times higher than in the US, with oil also more expensive, prompting debate over the bloc's energy competitiveness. Experts Johannes Benigni and Vasily Astrov analyze causes and question whether renewed Russian energy imports are needed to avoid economic decline. The piece reflects growing European concern over energy costs and strategic dependence, though it is an opinion-driven analysis rather than a hard data release.

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