Original title: Greek prices soar, electricity bills rise by 50%, the government will step in to regulate the source: CCTV news client
Prices in Greece have risen significantly recently, and the government has announced that it will intervene. According to Greek media reports, electricity prices in Greece have risen by 50 per cent since August, and the prices of some necessities have also risen by 15 to 20 per cent, which could put 1/3 Greek households in straitened circumstances. The government is worried that the rising prices of a series of daily necessities will lead to livelihood problems, and the Ministry of Finance is seeking to intervene and regulate through a series of measures.
Since the beginning of this year, soaring prices in Greece have become a major focus of concern of the local people. Oil prices in Greece have soared, and supermarket prices have also risen due to higher transport costs and higher international raw material prices. Although senior Greek officials believe that rising prices are "a global phenomenon and Greece is also deeply affected", a permanent rise in electricity prices will cause serious harm to the vast number of vulnerable groups. Coupled with the expected surge in natural gas prices this winter, these conditions could lead to difficulties for many Greek families.
In response, the Greek Energy Minister has asked the power sector to implement effective measures to curb the rise in electricity prices. The Greek government is expected to finalize a series of temporary measures next week to ease the pressure on the public. (Wang Yuguo, a reporter from the front desk)
(editor Zhou Yuhui)