According to Kammer, Director of the IMF’s European Department, broad relief measures could undermine the necessary price signals that encourage energy conservation. He emphasized that government interventions should focus on the most vulnerable households rather than providing widespread assistance that disproportionately benefits higher-income individuals who consume more energy. Kammer recommended targeted flat payments for low-income households and stressed the importance of establishing a clear end date for such measures, noting that some countries still maintain policies from the previous crisis, which could strain public finances.