The article highlights the significant financial strain experienced by bakeries in Belgium due to the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. The rising costs of gas and electricity, which have increased up to eight times, have forced many bakeries to shut down. Adem Ezel, a baker in Brussels, shared that his energy bills have doubled, reaching 15,000 euros per month, leading to the closure of the Dumont furnace and forcing bakers to make tough decisions such as reducing the weight of their products and increasing prices. The high costs of energy and raw materials, like flour, coupled with decreased purchasing power, paint a grim picture for the baking industry in Belgium, with more closures expected if trends continue.