Sweden is ready to act on power price supports if crisis persists, prime minister says

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the government is prepared to intervene with support measures if rising power and heating costs persist long-term.

March 19, 2026

Terje Solsvik/Reuters

Sweden is ready to act on power price supports if crisis persists, prime minister says

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson looks on as he arrives for a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, March 19, 2026.

Yves Herman/Reuters

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday the government is ready to act on power price supports if the surge in costs becomes long-term.

"We are ready to act on power price support and heating prices if this has long-term effects," Kristersson said.

-Terje Solsvik/Reuters

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