Preţul gazelor din Europa a ajuns la cel mai ridicat nivel din ultimii 3 ani. UE are şi cele mai scăzute rezerve de gaze din istorie

Natural gas prices in Europe have surged to around 75 euros per megawatt-hour, the highest in three years, amid supply concerns for winter 2026-2027. The EU's gas storage is at about 66%, the lowest for this time of year in 15 years. Market pressures arise from disruptions in liquefied natural gas supplies from the Middle East and increased competition for alternative deliveries. Europe has relied on Qatar for gas, delaying purchases, which led to soaring prices. The low storage levels may intensify the race for LNG as Europe and Asia compete for limited supplies. Despite this, European gas consumption has decreased by about 20% since 2022 due to increased renewable energy use and improved energy efficiency in industries.