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Audit Reveals Israel's Energy Security Vulnerabilities Amid Gas Shortage

2/18/2026

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A state audit found Israel lacks onshore natural gas storage, raising energy security concerns during emergencies.
The report notes Israel's energy sector relies on offshore gas, exposing vulnerabilities.
It criticized the Bazan oil refinery closure, warning it could leave 80% of LPG imported by a single supplier.
State Comptroller's Office urged reevaluating the Bazan oil refinery closure to ensure energy continuity, then clarified it did not advocate Bazan's continuation.

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A state audit found Israel lacks onshore natural gas storage, raising energy security concerns during emergencies.
The report notes Israel's energy sector relies on offshore gas, exposing vulnerabilities.
It criticized the Bazan oil refinery closure, warning it could leave 80% of LPG imported by a single supplier.
State Comptroller's Office urged reevaluating the Bazan oil refinery closure to ensure energy continuity, then clarified it did not advocate Bazan's continuation.