Many European metal manufacturers might face to shut down their production because of high electricity costs because Russia stopped supplying natural gas to Europe and made energy prices hike. 因此, the European non-ferrous metals association (Eurometaux) indicated that the EU should solve the problems.

Decreasing production of zinc, 铝, and silicon in Europe made the European shortage supply of steel, 汽车, and construction industries increase.

Eurometaux advised the EU to support the companies, which faced difficult operations, 通过提高 5000 万欧元的门槛. 支持包括政府可以增加对能源密集型行业的资金，以降低由于排放交易系统而导致的碳价格上涨的成本 (碳排放交易系统).