Germany warns prices may spike as Russia sanctions tighten
By DW
05 May 2022 |
11:43 am
Germany's Cabinet has wrapped two days and talks about the war in Ukraine and its impact on the German economy. The government warned that a planned EU oil embargo could cause supply problems and even higher inflation.
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