EU agrees deal to ban Russian gas by autumn 2027
Summary
The European Union has agreed to ban all imports of Russian gas by autumn 2027 to reduce dependency on Russian energy amid geopolitical tensions.
Key Points
- The EU has reached a deal to ban all Russian gas imports by autumn 2027.
- The ban applies to long-term contracts starting November 1, 2027 for pipeline gas and January 1, 2027 for LNG.
- Short-term contract bans start earlier: April 25, 2026 for LNG and June 17, 2026 for pipeline gas.
- The timeline requires final approval from the European Parliament and member states.
