Portugal is nearing the criteria for declaring an energy crisis due to rising gas and fuel prices, according to Environment and Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho. The EU is revising its energy market regulations in response to the energy transition and geopolitical tensions. New directives allow for a collective decision to declare a natural gas price crisis if certain price thresholds are met. While measures are being considered to protect families and companies, the government emphasizes that Portugal is still far from reaching the EU's crisis thresholds. The situation is exacerbated by supply disruptions and rising prices, particularly for natural gas, while electricity prices remain relatively stable due to renewable energy sources. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)