The EU has proposed to shave 15 percent off gas usage throughout the Bloc this year in order to stave off potential shortages due to uncertain supplies from Russia.
The coming winter does seem to be lining up to be a crunch period in modern times, with energy supplies tightening in a way not seen since the second World War.
Emmanuelle Macron, the French President, warned of fuel rationing this winter in his country and across Europe.
Ireland and the UK will be buffeted severely by the same tightening if it comes to pass.
