A survey reveals that 19% of municipal gas providers in Germany plan to decommission their networks by 2045, with many still undecided. Mannheim aims for a 2035 shutdown, while other cities like Augsburg and Hanover target 2040. The federal government plans to build gas-fired power plants as a transitional technology, but EU subsidies may fall short. The VKU warns that customers might bear the costs of dismantling gas grids, and rising prices are pressuring medium-sized companies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)