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Coverage dated November 1, 2026 to November 2, 2026

Germany Misses Gas Storage Target as Prices Soar

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Germany has missed its gas storage target for the start of winter. Now, the EU’s largest economy faces a difficult heating season as the European gas benchmark topped 100 euros per MWh last week and has stayed there since. Higher prices may turn out to be the smaller problem.

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  1. Financial Times

    Germany fails to meet Winter gas storage target (opens Financial Times)

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    Prices could rise for other EU countries as bloc’s biggest economy will be forced to rely on more spot market purchases

  2. Bloomberg

    Germany Misses Gas Storage Target as Cold Snap Sets In (opens Bloomberg)

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    Germany is set to miss its official target for filling natural gas storage sites, leaving it with a reduced buffer against surging winter demand.

  3. Oil Price

    Germany Misses Gas Storage Target as Prices Soar (opens Oil Price)

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    Germany has missed its gas storage target for the start of winter. Now, the EU’s largest economy faces a difficult heating season as the European gas benchmark topped 100 euros per MWh last week and has stayed there since. Higher prices may turn out to be the smaller problem.

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