In a crisis, the state can lower energy prices or even cap them, says Havlíček

If the ongoing war in the Middle East escalates into a major energy crisis accompanied by a sharp rise in energy prices, the state can reduce the regulated component of electricity and gas prices, thereby slowing price growth. In an extreme scenario, market prices of key energy sources could also be capped to keep them affordable for domestic industry and households, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlíček said today at the Days of District Heating and Energy 2026 in Olomouc.

He added that he informed the Security Council of the State about these emergency measures on Monday.