In one and a half months, the European energy import bill grew by 24 billion euros.

Omissions

• The source cited is actually over EUR 22 billion, not exactly 24 billion euros; the scope is specifically fossil fuel imports rather than total energy imports; the data refers to the period since the beginning of the Middle East conflict (44 days), not an arbitrary 1.5 month period; the MEP rounded up the figure by approximately 2 billion euros.

Sources

• PrimaryEuropean Commission Press StatementSince the beginning of the conflict – 44 days ago –, our bill for fossil fuel imports has increased by over EUR 22 billion
• SecondaryBloombergSince the start of the conflict, the bloc's bill for fossil fuel imports has increased by over €22 billion ($25.7 billion)
• SecondaryFortuneThe EU is spending an extra $28 billion on energy imports