European Union energy ministers failed yet again to overcome their deep differences Tuesday on a natural gas price cap that many hope would make utility bills cheaper so people can stay a little warmer during harsh winter days if not this year, then later.
The ministers emerged from their fifth emergency meeting empty-handed because they could not come to agreement on a maximum ceiling to pay for gas due to fear that global suppliers will simply bypass Europe when others offer more money.
There was lots of progress but no final breakthrough yet, said German minister Robert Habeck.
