Low gas stores leave EU exposed to colder winter, supply disruptions, IEA says
( November 3, 2026, 16:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU's low gas storage levels leave Europe particularly exposed if the upcoming winter is colder than expected, or if there are technical outages or other supply disruptions, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. EU liquefied natural gas stores were 75 percent full at the end of October and entering the 2026-27 heating season with inventories at their lowest levels since 2013, which could increase the region’s reliance on global supplies to meet peak seasonal demand, it said in a report. Press release follows. Global gas security review is listed below....
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