EU gas system can meet winter demand despite lower storage levels, taskforce says

( October 8, 2026, 20:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Although EU gas storage levels are below historical levels, a report from an industry association shows the bloc's gas system is sufficiently flexible to meet demand this winter, an advisory group for the European Commission has said. The EU is better prepared than it was in the winter of 2021-2022 due to increased gas supply diversification, higher liquified natural gas import capacity, and reduced gas demand, the Gas Coordination Group said in a statement.Press release follows....

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