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Why is European storage low?
European gas storage levels are currently below normal, increasing vulnerability to supply disruptions, especially with winter approaching. This situation is partly due to reduced Russian gas flows since 2022 and increased competition for global LNG supplies. Traders are also concerned about potential Middle East disruptions.
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