Von der Leyen says EU states should coordinate energy measures as conflict drives up fossil fuel costs

What coordination steps did von der Leyen say the EU is considering?

She said the Commission is looking at coordinating how member states fill gas storage so they do not all buy at once, and at coordinating oil stock releases to have the biggest possible market effect Reuters,Terra,HABERTURK.COM.

When will the EU present its next energy-price measures?

The Commission plans to publish proposals on April 22, and those measures are expected to be discussed by EU leaders at an informal summit the following week Reuters,Il Fatto Quotidiano,LaVanguardia.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz part of this story?

Von der Leyen said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing major damage and that restoring freedom of navigation there is of paramount importance for the EU, linking the waterway disruption to the bloc's energy and economic concerns Reuters,LaVanguardia,El Español.