European industry pays four times more for gas than American competitors.

Omissions

• The claim omits that industrial gas prices are described by official sources as '2-4 times higher' rather than specifically four times, meaning the actual multiple may vary within this range.
• The European Commission refers to 'main trading partners' broadly, not exclusively the United States.
• The claim does not specify the time period being referenced.
• The European Commission source indicates industrial gas prices were lower than during the 2022-2023 energy crisis but remained elevated compared to trading partners.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission - Energy Prices and Costs in EuropeIndustrial gas and electricity prices are still 2-4 times higher than in the EU's main trading partners
• PrimaryEurostat - Energy in Europe 2026Reference to gas prices for household and non-household consumers in the first half of 2025