production cutbacks and energy-specific surcharges Both production cutbacks and energy-specific surcharges are likely to become an increasing feature of the European metal market this year. They will probably also be a factor into next year, as high electricity, coal and natural gas costs are going to be sustained through the winter season, with little hope that inventory levels will be replenished — and, therefore, easing of prices — before next summer.
https://agmetalminer.com/2021/10/15/soaring-european-power-costs-force-cutbacks-in-metals-output/