EU Russian LNG imports up 6.3% in ten months despite phase-out pledge

EU LNG imports from Russia rose 6.3% in the first ten months of 2026, with import value also increasing significantly, contradicting the bloc's stated goal to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027. The increase suggests continued reliance on Russian gas amid competitive pricing and limited alternative supply, undermining the credibility of EU energy diversification efforts.

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