This is one of the least shocking things ever:
https://www.dw.com/en/europeans-bra...energy-price-surge-hits-households/a-59246714
All across Europe, electricity bills for households and businesses have been rising dramatically. They have increased steadily throughout 2021, but in September, the upward surge has been dramatic. This month alone, wholesale power prices in Germany have risen by almost 50%.
Prices are hitting record highs as a combination of factors buffets Europe's energy sector. The main cause is a global gas shortage — the price of natural gas has quadrupled in Europe since the start of the year.
The situation appears to be getting worse, and many governments are now fearful of blackouts and fuel poverty ahead of an inevitable jump in demand throughout the winter.
https://www.dw.com/en/europeans-bra...energy-price-surge-hits-households/a-59246714