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Across Europe, financial insecurity is becoming a long-term feature of people's living conditions, with energy poverty further aggravating their vulnerability.

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Video. How are Europeans coping with energy and fuel bills?

Updated: 11/09/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2

The rising cost of fuel and energy bills is hammering Europeans, with some taking extreme measures to offset higher prices, such as giving up on medical care. However, not all of them are affected equally.

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