German industry grapples with rising costs, energy uncertainty: survey

BERLIN, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Rising costs and unpredictable energy supply are significantly hampering production and investment in Germany. A survey released on Thursday reveals that more companies in the country are considering production restrictions or relocating operations abroad.

The survey, conducted by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), involved around 3,300 companies and showed that 18 per