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European gas reserves at 15-year low, raising winter supply concerns.
As of early September 2026, European Union gas storage levels are at a 15-year low, with reservoirs only 65% full, raising concerns ahead of the winter season. The disruption in global LNG supply, particularly due to the Middle East conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, has limited exports from Qatar, pushing gas prices higher and slowing stockpiling efforts. To reach the minimum 75% target, the EU needs over 100 terawatt hours of gas, worth around €7 billion at current prices.
Key points
- European gas reserves at 15-year low, raising winter supply concerns.
- Germany's gas reserves at 53%, below historical average, sparking crisis fears.
- Spain increases Russian gas imports by 42% amid Middle East supply disruptions.
Sources
- We risk going through the cold season without a real safety net: European gas reserves at historic lowsLe Monde · September 5, 2026
- Germany's low gas reserves spark fears of a new crisisLe Monde · September 4, 2026
- España dispara las compras de gas ruso a pocos meses del veto definitivo de EuropaEl País · September 1, 2026
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