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German gas storage levels hits historic low 2026
In late June 2026 Germany’s underground gas storage facilities were reported continued to sit at about 41 roughly 46 % of total capacity, well below the European average capacity in late July 2026 – a figure first reported in early July and historic levels. now confirmed as the lowest level recorded since tracking began in 2011. The Bundesnetzagentur noted that while storage was stressed that, despite the historic low, the overall gas supply remained remains secure thanks to continued pipeline imports from Norway, a growing an expanding LNG network, infrastructure, and alternative routes through France and Belgium. By late July 2026 Neighbouring Netherlands (35 %) and Belgium (32 %) also reported record‑low storage, while the fill level had risen to roughly 46 EU average stayed around 56 %. Gazprom warned that, if injection rates do not improve, combined European storage could dip below 75 % (45.9 %). by 1 October, raising concerns for the upcoming heating season. The agency reiterated that the modest storage current reserves still allowed coverage of cover two to three cold winter months months, and that supply stability persisted despite the cessation of Germany’s diversification away from Russian gas deliveries at the end of 2022, which has forced Germany to rely gas—relying more on LNG and other sources. sources—continues to underpin supply stability.