PM Fiala tells Czechs “responsible attitude†and price caps will see them through the winter
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- 17 Oct 2022
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Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala went on national television on Sunday to try to dispel growing public concern regarding energy costs in the coming months. He said he was confident that the cap on energy prices approved by the government and parliament last week would get the country through the winter and called on people to pull their weight and save energy wherever possible.
Fear of what the coming winter will bring is palpable around the country these days with many Czechs stocking up on coal and firewood and shopping for warm clothes. In a pep talk to the nation Prime Minister Fiala said he was confident that the price caps on gas and electricity for households, schools, hospitals, small and medium-sized businesses as well as compensation for large companies would see the country safely through the ordeal.
“I am convinced that the set price caps will enable both households and businesses to cope and will see us safely through the winter. Moreover, the caps on energy are not the only assistance we are providing. This week the government is launching a massive information campaign about the additional benefits available to those who are unable to cover their energy costs or basic needs as a result of inflation and the higher cost of living.”
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