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. Oleh itu, 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, kereta, and construction industries increase.

Eurometaux advised the EU to support the companies, which faced difficult operations, dengan menaikkan ambang €50 juta. Sokongan itu termasuk bahawa kerajaan boleh menambah baik dana kepada industri intensif tenaga untuk mengurangkan kos harga karbon yang lebih tinggi disebabkan oleh Sistem Perdagangan Emisi (ETS).