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EU's LNG Imports from Russia Surge Amid Middle East Conflict

4/11/2026

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The European Union imported 69 LNG cargoes from Russia's Yamal LNG in Q1 2026, worth €2.88 billion.
The purchases rose 17% year over year due to disruptions in Middle Eastern gas supplies from the ongoing conflict.
The EU accounted for 97% of Yamal LNG exports, showing reliance on Russian gas despite plans to ban imports by 2027.
Critics say this dependence undermines EU energy diversification and increases vulnerability to geopolitical tensions.

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The European Union imported 69 LNG cargoes from Russia's Yamal LNG in Q1 2026, worth €2.88 billion.
The purchases rose 17% year over year due to disruptions in Middle Eastern gas supplies from the ongoing conflict.
The EU accounted for 97% of Yamal LNG exports, showing reliance on Russian gas despite plans to ban imports by 2027.
Critics say this dependence undermines EU energy diversification and increases vulnerability to geopolitical tensions.