I agree that turning off the gas completely would be extreme, but it doesn't have to be "turning off the gas", it can just be meddling with the gas prices, spec

I agree that turning off the gas completely would be extreme, but it doesn't have to be "turning off the gas", it can just be meddling with the gas prices, specifically as a lever against potential sanctions (Europe will be less likely to sanction Russia if Russia can retaliate where Europe is weakest).