The rise in fuel prices and energy bills is significantly affecting Europeans. A study reveals that many citizens are taking difficult measures to cope with these growing costs.
Among the measures adopted, some Europeans are reducing family visits and canceling or postponing medical appointments. These decisions reflect the financial pressure that increases in energy and fuel prices are exerting on households.
However, the impact of these increases is not distributed equally. Some social groups are more vulnerable than others to this situation, which suggests inequalities in the ability of European families to adapt.
The study indicates that, although Europeans are sacrificing healthcare and family contacts to afford energy and fuel bills, the way this crisis affects each person varies significantly.
