Europa intră în iarnă cu depozitele de gaze prea goale. România are depozitele la 68%, sub ținta de 84% pentru 1 septembrie

Europe faces a challenging winter with low gas storage levels and high prices, potentially exceeding 100 euros/MWh. Romania is better positioned than the EU average due to domestic production, but its storage is still below previous years. Analysts warn that if LNG exports from the Middle East remain disrupted, prices could rise significantly. The EU's gas storage is currently at 63%, down from 76% last year. Romania's storage is at 68%, below the expected levels. The government is urging companies to increase gas injections. The situation is compounded by geopolitical tensions affecting LNG supplies, particularly from Qatar. Consumer protection measures exist for households, but industrial users may face higher costs.