European Gas Storage Can’t Survive 3 More Months of Hormuz

A Scorching Asian Summer Will Add to Risk of Surging Gas Prices

As the global gas market grapples with the Strait of Hormuz being all-but closed for nearly three months, traders are fixated on two wildcards: China and the weather.

European Gas Storage Can't Survive 3 More Months Of Hormuz

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European Gas Storage Can’t Survive 3 More Months of Hormuz

Europe could face a critical shortfall in natural gas stocks if shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist for another 1-3 months, senior executives at Norwegian energy giant, Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR), have warned. Europe entered the current summer refill season with severely depleted gas reserves, with gas stores only 28% full following a prolonged winter. Europe’s storage levels are currently at 35-37%, significantly below the 50…

European Gas Storage Approaching Critical: Can't Survive 3 More Months of Hormuz Disruptions - Energy News Beat

Europe is entering the critical summer injection season with dangerously depleted natural gas storage, leaving the continent vulnerable to even moderate supply disruptions. A recent analysis from OilPrice.com highlights stark warnings from senior Equinor executives: if disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz persist for another 1–3 months, Europe risks a critical shortfall in gas stocks ahead of next winter. As of late May 2026, EU gas storage …