The rising cost of fuel and energy bills is hammering Europeans, with some taking extreme measures to offset higher prices, such as giving up on medical care. However, not all of them are affected equally. #EuropeInMotion
By Inês Trindade Pereira & video by Léa Becquet
Published on
11/09/2026 - 9:00 GMT+2
Across Europe, financial insecurity is becoming a long-term feature of people's living conditions, with energy poverty further aggravating their vulnerability.
Around 29% of Europeans say they are living in precarious circumstances, with 73% of Europeans fearing they will not be able to afford fuel costs, according to an annual survey by Ipsos and Secours populaire français.
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