... increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG)—around 12 billion cubic meters of LNG arrived in Europe in June, marking a record figure for the first summer month. High gas reserves allow Europe to feel more secure: despite the reduction of pipeline supplies from Russia, EU countries are compensating with record volumes of LNG from the US, Qatar, and other exporters. Gas prices at the European TTF hub in the summer of 2025 remain relatively stable—significantly below the peak values of 2022. However,...

... wholesale segment.” Source: Russian Gazette Thus, balancing interests—maintaining fuel prices for the population while ensuring budget revenues—remains a challenging task for authorities and market participants. Gas Sector: Europe Stockpiles Supplies and Restructures Routes The European gas market is approaching the end of summer with robust stockpiling figures. Underground gas storage (UGS) in the EU is over 72% full as of early August, significantly higher than average values in previous ...

....4 billion cubic meters of natural gas, marking the highest monthly volume in the past three years. This was facilitated by a relatively mild winter that limited gas withdrawal, reduced consumption in the economy, and high liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies—around 12 billion cubic meters in June (primarily from the U.S., Qatar, and other exporters), which is also a record for a summer month. Thanks to high reserves and diversification of supply sources, gas prices in Europe have remained relatively ...

... pipelines' gas volumes. Local Solutions: In Russia, Gazprom is optimizing domestic logistics: for instance, after brief pauses, gas supplies to the Kaliningrad region have resumed via Lithuania, and in case of disruptions, a floating LNG terminal is employed.... ... provided fossil fuel sectors with a further impetus for development. Experts emphasize that while the development of renewable energies (wind, solar, etc.) continues to accelerate, a complete immediate shift away from traditional fuels is not feasible. ...

... there is a threat to national security. These restrictions increased tensions between the two countries, and in response, Russia took its own measures, temporarily restricting the export of enriched uranium to the United States, with the exception of supplies under special one-time licenses issued by the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control. Impact on the United States For the United States, the restrictions from Russia can lead to significant challenges in the nuclear energy sector, since ...