# EU faces worst winter gas shortage in 15 years

https://mins.news/en/item/93260

- TASS, 2026-10-09 13:49 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2199915

> The EU is bracing for a winter gas shortfall of up to 14 billion cubic meters, about 7% of total demand. Reserves are at their lowest for this time of year since records began in 2011, while gas prices have reached a four-year high. Brussels is prepared to lower this year's mandatory storage target from 90% to 80%.

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