What are other countries doing to manage the energy crisis?

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen: Plans to propose mandatory targets for reducing electricity at peak hours. Picture: AP Photo/Virginia Mayo

Globally, nations are scrambling to ensure energy needs are met while giving once-off payments to help those struggling with rising energy bills ahead of the winter months.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that the EU should“rechannel” excess profits of energy companies to help vulnerable households and companies in member states.