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EU Natural Gas Inventories Lag Behind Historical Levels Amid Ongoing Supply Disruptions
The European Union's (EU) natural gas inventories are struggling to reach historical levels as summer approaches its end, and supply disruptions caused by the Iran war persist.
The current situation could worsen with further spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports needed to meet demand. This is according to a recent update from Natural Gas Intelligence, which provides insight into the EU's natural gas storage outlook.
EU natural gas inventories are at multi-year lows, indicating that the supply situation could become more challenging in the coming months. The current inventory levels are not only below historical averages but also lower than expected given the time of year.