EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
Summary
The European Union has agreed on a phased ban to end imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027 to reduce dependency on Russian energy sources.
Key Points
- EU lawmakers and member states agreed to ban all Russian gas imports by autumn 2027.
- The ban applies to both pipeline gas and liquified natural gas with specific timelines.
- Short-term contract gas imports from Russia will be banned earlier in 2026.
- The deal is a compromise between member states wanting a later ban and the European Parliament pushing for an earlier deadline.
