German Industry Warns Energy-Price Shock is Crimping Investment

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Or sign-in if you have an account.1c(3ii7}mkj48{6o}s0[rtsv_media_dl_1.png Energy Transition Barometer 2026(Bloomberg) — German companies are increasingly delaying investment and considering moving production abroad to avoid ever-higher energy costs at home.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountElectricity prices have increased for nearly half of companies over the past year, and heating costs rose for more than two-thirds, according to an annual survey published Monday by the DIHK industry lobby.About a third of the more than 3,000 respondents said they delayed investment due to expensive energy, while almost one-fifth said they’re considering cutting back capacity in Germany or shifting production abroad, or had already done so.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againGlobal crises and structural challenges are stoking energy prices in Europe’s biggest economy, according DIHK President Peter Adrian.“It is concerning that high energy costs are now not only burdening ongoing business operations but also preventing future investments,” Adrian said.Energy costs in Germany have jumped in recent years due to factors including gas shortages triggered by Russia’s war on Ukraine, rising oil prices resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran, and Germany’s transition to renewable energy.The DIHK’s latest “Energy Transition Barometer,” a measure of the transition’s impact on competitiveness, dropped to -11.5 in 2026, down three points compared with a year earlier and the first decline since 2023. The scale ranges from -100 (very negative) to +100 (very positive).“Companies support the goal of climate neutrality,” Adrian said. “At the same time, they face energy costs that are increasingly becoming a disadvantage in international competition.”The lobby group called for lower taxes on electricity, clearer guidelines for infrastructure development, and a significant reduction in regulation.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.