Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, from the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), has addressed concerns about high energy prices in the country, claiming that there is no risk of significant price increases, following a meeting with energy suppliers. Fiala dedicated the whole press conference to the issue of allegedly flawed statistics that showed gas prices in the Czech Republic had increased the most in the European Union over the last year. He claimed that the prices are not low but that they have decreased, influenced by European measures such as joint gas purchases and seeking alternative suppliers.

However, Eurostat’s data contradicts Fiala’s claims, showing that gas prices in the Czech Republic have indeed increased the most in the EU over the previous year. Fiala summoned representatives of energy companies, the Energy Regulatory Office (ERU), and the Czech Statistical Office (ČSÚ) to a meeting on Thursday to discuss the issue. The result of the meeting is that energy companies will provide more detailed data to the ČSÚ.

Fiala reiterated after the meeting that the government had been taking steps to prevent any significant increases in energy prices. He added that suppliers offer energy prices well below the government-approved ceilings and that the fact that prices are decreasing is essential. However, experts have noted that Fiala’s claims are not accurate, as data shows that energy prices in the Czech Republic are relatively high.

The issue of high energy prices has been a concern for people in the Czech Republic, and the government has been taking measures to address the situation. However, the government’s efforts have been criticized by experts who argue that they are insufficient to address the root causes of the problem. The rising gas prices in the country have been linked to factors such as the global energy crisis, increased demand for gas, and the rising cost of carbon credits.

In conclusion, while the Czech Prime Minister claims that there is no risk of significant energy price increases in the country, Eurostat’s data suggests otherwise. The issue of high energy prices has been a concern for the Czech people, and the government has been taking measures to address it. However, experts have criticized the government’s efforts, arguing that they are insufficient to address the root causes of the problem.

Article by Prague Forum