European Union countries will seek an agreement in November on additional emergency measures to combat high gas prices, although countries are still at odds over what form the measures will take and whether they should limit gas prices, Reuters wrote.

EU energy ministers will meet Wednesday in Prague to discuss their next steps.

Most EU states say a ceiling on gas prices should be next, but disagree on whether it should apply to all gas deals, long-term contracts or only gas used for power generation. Others, including Germany, remain opposed.

A senior EU official said Wednesday's meeting should narrow down the options so the European Commission can propose a new law this month. Member states use the same words, not necessarily in the same meaning, so we need to narrow it down, the official said.

On Wednesday, ministers will also discuss joint gas purchases between countries and the possibility of negotiating lower prices with non-Russian suppliers so the EU can lower energy prices.

The official said the Czech Republic, which currently holds the EU presidency, will convene an emergency meeting of energy ministers in November to approve the proposals.

Officials from the three EU countries agreed to the timetable, but said the states remain at odds over what measures to take. It's hard to reach consensus because everyone has different preferences, one said.

Spain and Portugal limited the price of gas used for power generation in June, which helped lower local electricity prices. The idea has gained support in other countries, although some fear it could boost EU gas demand as Spain's gas consumption has increased under the measure.

Countries will also need to decide how to compensate gas plants for the gap between the maximum price and the higher market price at which they buy the fuel, whether through government funding or a levy on other energy producers.