The heating season in Lithuania begins with a sharp rise in solid fuel prices. The cost of firewood has surged by 40% compared to previous years, reports a local publication.

The cause is a prolonged crisis in the oil and gas market. To save on electricity and gas, owners of private homes are massively switching to stove heating. This trend has encompassed not only Lithuania but also many other European countries. Experts note that the frenzied demand for wood raw material in the region continues to grow.