EU urges member states to store less gas in the shadow of war

Instead of filling their stocks to 90 percent, as is customary, they can aim for 80 percent, writes the Commission's energy officer Dan Jørgensen in a letter to the Union's member states.

He also appeals to member states to start replenishing stocks now to avoid excessive competition as the summer draws to a close, which risks driving up prices further.

Member States have until 1 December to meet their storage targets.