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&nbsp;Vehicles are seen in heavy traffic in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. 8, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Energy crisis in Europe as gas prices soar

Natural gas prices in Europe have been surging and hitting record highs as demand for fuel increases globally, spurring inflation fears and threatening to cripple major industries that are hoping to recover from COVID-19.