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April 19, 2026

GURUMAS GASPROM A Worrying Message for Europe

The filling of underground gas storage facilities (UGS) in Europe is complicated this season due to the price situation, Gazprom announced.

GURUMAS GASPROM A Worrying Message for Europe

TL;DR

  • Gazprom states that filling underground gas storage facilities in Europe is complicated this season due to price situations.
  • Several European countries, including Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland, are withdrawing gas from storage.
  • Gas prices for May-September delivery are higher than for the following winter on the Dutch TTF hub.
  • EU gas storage facilities are currently filled to 29.5%, containing approximately 32.3 billion cubic meters of gas.
  • The European Commission requires EU countries to ensure their gas storage facilities are filled to 90% by October 1st each year.