Estonia’s Minister of Energy, Erkki Keldo, has indicated the government is exploring ways to lessen the burden of rising energy costs on consumers as winter approaches. The most straightforward solution currently under consideration is a compensation for the network fee. This measure aims to directly address the expense of energy distribution, a significant component of household bills. While other options are likely being evaluated, compensating the network fee represents a readily implementable step. The government hopes this intervention will provide financial relief during the colder months when energy demand, and therefore prices, typically increase. Further details regarding the potential scale and implementation of this compensation are expected to be announced soon. The move reflects a broader concern across Europe regarding energy affordability.