Gaspreisbremse
“Die Gaspreisbremse soll Haushalte vor extremen Preisschwankungen schützen.”
“The gas price brake is meant to protect households from extreme price fluctuations.”
A government regulation or policy designed to limit or stabilize the price of natural gas, typically implemented to protect consumers from extreme price volatility or economic shocks.
Die Bundesregierung hat eine Gaspreisbremse eingeführt, um die Energiekosten für Verbraucher zu begrenzen.
The federal government has introduced a gas price brake to limit energy costs for consumers.
This term gained prominence in Germany during the 2022 energy crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Contextual Use
Use this term when discussing government interventions in energy markets, particularly in the context of price stabilization policies.
📖Word Origin
Compound of 'Gaspreis' (gas price) + 'Bremse' (brake). Coined in the context of energy policy to describe regulatory measures.
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used in political and economic discussions about energy policy and consumer protection. Often associated with government interventions in energy markets.