> When the German parliament approved a new measure this month slashing public transit fares nationwide for three months this summer, the move reflected the severity of the nation’s energy crisis. To reduce its heavy reliance on Russian gas and oil after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany is desperate to find ways to reduce its fuel consumption and push more drivers to take trains and buses.

The entire premise that Germany is "mortally reliant" on Russian gas is plainly wrong.

Double digit of gas Germany imports ends up as its electricity exports. Only 20% of the gas actually goes to the industry.