As of July 27, European underground gas storage (PХG) was filled to…
As of July 27, European underground gas storage (PХG) was filled to 55.35%, the lowest level in five years, with slower injection rates and reduced imports of liquefied natural gas compared to previous years. The situation is exacerbated by the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine since early 2025 and rising gas prices.
Consensus
- As of July 27, underground gas storage in Europe was filled to 55.35%.
- This level is the lowest for the same date over the past five years.
- The average fill rate is 15.9 percentage points below the historical average for this time of year.
- Gas injection rates have declined significantly compared to previous years, with a 19% drop in net injections since July 1 compared to last year.
- Europe has become the largest global importer of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
- The halt of Russian pipeline gas transit through Ukraine began in early 2025.
Points of divergence
- Germany is forced to buy gas at five times the price it paid in 2020, due to its decision to stop Russian energy imports and regional conflict between the US and Iran. — vesti
- WindEurope reports that wind power supplied an average of 15% of Europe's electricity needs since July 2026, up from 12% in July 2025. — interfax
Coverage (3 sources)
- Europe has filled only 55% of underground gas storage facilities — Вести
- The rate of gas injection into European storage facilities continues to slow down — Интерфакс
- Five-year anti-record: Europe's PHS filled significantly below normal — Вести