Germany Says Lower 60% Gas Storage Target Sufficient for Winter

Germany Says Lower 60% Gas Storage Target Sufficient for Winter. Gas storage levels between 60% and 70% at the start of winter would be adequate, according to Germany’s Economy Ministry, indicating that Europe’s top energy consumer would ha…

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Germany Says Lower 60% Gas Storage Target Sufficient for Winter. Gas storage levels between 60% and 70% at the start of winter would be adequate, according to Germany’s Economy Ministry, indicating that Europe’s top energy consumer would have a thin buffer against supply disruptions.

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Germany Says Lower 60% Gas Storage Target Sufficient for Winter.
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