Towns body says energy prices could lead to services reduction

The Union of Czech Towns and Municipalities say rising energy prices will force them to limit investments and reduce regular operations unless the government produces a plan for managing the crisis.

Speaking on Friday, representatives of the group said most town halls had fixed energy prices under contracts that run until the end of this year and do not know what will come in 2023.

They said that in the worst scenario they would have to close kindergarten and elementary schools, limit services and reduce transport operations.