Europa intră în sezonul rece cu depozitele de gaze la doar 69%: prețurile ridicate pun presiune • Newsweek România

Europe is entering the winter season with gas storage levels at only 69%, significantly below the five-year average of 85%. High prices for gas and other fuels are increasing economic pressures, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, which hold a large share of EU storage capacity. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has deterred companies from purchasing gas, complicating efforts to meet national storage targets. Analysts warn that even a normal winter could severely deplete gas reserves, impacting the LNG market for months. The European Central Bank is increasingly focused on energy prices, with potential interest rate hikes looming if pressures persist.