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Italy Seeks More Gas from Algeria Amid Supply Disruptions

3/23/2026

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Italy is negotiating with Algeria to secure additional natural gas supplies after disruptions from Iranian strikes on Qatar, which have halted exports and prompted Italy to explore options with Algeria, the United States, and Azerbaijan.
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, will visit Algiers this week to discuss energy agreements.
Algeria now supplies about 30% of Italy's gas consumption, reflecting diversification since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.

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Italy is negotiating with Algeria to secure additional natural gas supplies after disruptions from Iranian strikes on Qatar, which have halted exports and prompted Italy to explore options with Algeria, the United States, and Azerbaijan.
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, will visit Algiers this week to discuss energy agreements.
Algeria now supplies about 30% of Italy's gas consumption, reflecting diversification since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.