Many European metal manufacturers might face to shut down their production because of high electricity costs because Russia stopped supplying natural gas to Europe and made energy prices hike. Donc, the European non-ferrous metals association (Eurometaux) indicated that the EU should solve the problems.

Decreasing production of zinc, aluminium, and silicon in Europe made the European shortage supply of steel, voiture, and construction industries increase.

Eurometaux advised the EU to support the companies, which faced difficult operations, en relevant le seuil de 50 millions d'euros. Le soutien comprenait que le gouvernement peut améliorer les fonds destinés aux industries à forte intensité énergétique afin de réduire leur coût des prix du carbone plus élevés en raison du système d'échange de quotas d'émission. (STE).