( July 8, 2026, 08:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU will need liquefied natural gas imports to rise by around 13 percent from 2025 levels to meet summer demand and reach its 90 percent gas-storage target before winter, the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators said. The target allows some flexibility, but weaker price incentives, the phaseout of short-term Russian gas contracts and Middle East-related volatility could slow refilling, increasing pressure on governments to monitor storage and accelerate injections before November, ACER said.Press release follows. Report attached....
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