Energy · Europe · Germany · November 3, 2026

Europe enters winter with low gas storage

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Nov 3, 11:30 AM ET

The IEA said gas markets could stay tight into 2027. Europe's storage is the lowest in over a decade for this point. Egypt's LNG import bill has doubled because of the Iran war.

Why it matters

Households and industry face higher heating and power costs.

Background

Gas flows from the Gulf have been disrupted by the war.

The story so far

1. Nov 2Germany misses gas storage target as prices soar
2. Nov 3Europe enters winter with low gas storage
3. Nov 10European gas stocks at record low before winter
4. Nov 11Poland's Orlen cancels Qatar LNG contract; gas prices rebound
5. Nov 12Germany plans strategic gas reserve and backs gas plants

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Sources

• OilPrice ↗Nov 3, 11:30 AM ET
• OilPrice ↗Nov 3, 7:00 PM ET

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