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European gas storage injections delayed as demand rises

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April 7, 2026

How much LNG needed to refill European gas storage

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April 7, 2026

European gas market absorbs the largest share of LNG supply cuts

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March 31, 2026

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Industrial gas processing facility at sunset illustrating the Gulf gas supply disruption and risks to global LNG markets.

Europe will struggle to replace Gulf gas amid global supply shortfall

Gulf gas shortages are set to intensify pressure on Europe as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and shutdowns in Qatar and the UAE remove a major share of LNG from global markets. With only limited spare capacity available from alternative suppliers, Europe will struggle to replace Gulf gas quickly and will face stronger competition with Asia for available […]

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Bar chart showing Germany’s LNG imports from 2023 to 2025, highlighting rising import volumes and growing dependence on US LNG.

Germany gas dependence raises energy security risks

Germany gas dependence is becoming a renewed energy security concern as the country swaps Russian pipeline gas exposure for rising reliance on US LNG while continuing to back new gas and hydrogen infrastructure. The report argues that faster electrification, renewables, storage and efficiency would reduce price volatility, avoid overbuilding LNG capacity and strengthen long-term energy security. Germany gas dependence remains […]

Illustration of Europe’s gas market during the Iran gas shock, showing LNG shipping, gas infrastructure, storage tanks, a Europe map and supply pressure near the Strait of Hormuz.

How Europe should respond to the Iran gas shock

Iran gas shock is raising risks for Europe through higher LNG competition, rising import costs and tighter gas supplies, even if the EU is less directly exposed than Asia. The report argues that Europe should avoid price-suppressing interventions and instead focus on storage preparedness, targeted relief, electrification and faster renewable deployment. The Iran gas shock is not an immediate supply […]

Chart 2 showing EU gas storage March levels in 2022 to 2026 versus the historical range, with 2026 below 30% of capacity.

European gas vulnerability persists despite supply diversification

European gas vulnerability remains a major concern despite broader supply diversification and reduced reliance on Russian pipeline gas. The report shows that low EU storage levels, higher LNG dependence, and exposure to global supply shocks continue to leave Europe vulnerable ahead of winter. European gas vulnerability persists even after the EU diversified supply sources and expanded LNG imports following the […]