EU eases gas storage rules to prevent price spikes

EU agrees to loosen gas storage rules

The European Union's member states have reached an agreement with the EU Parliament to loosen the EU's rules on filling gas storage, following concerns that earlier rules on this risked inflating energy prices.

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EU strikes deal on updated winter gas storage rules, adding new flexibility « Carbon Pulse

The European Parliament and Council of EU member states reached agreement on Monday evening to inject greater flexibility into the bloc’s gas storage filling obligations ahead of next winter, in a bid to lower the cost of refilling during summer.