Russia fully fulfills its contractual obligations for gas supply to Europe, but for “adequate” replenishment of reserves in repositors, the country could increase the export of fuel. Such a call is contained in the statement of the International Energy Agency (MEA).
The Organization believes that Europe risks in the winter to face “stress tests” in the form of sharp cooling and unplanned shutdowns. The MEA believes that Russia is capable of making more to increase the availability of gas in the European market. “It is also an opportunity for Russia to emphasize its reputation as a reliable supplier for the European market,” the statement is noted.
According to IEA, among the causes of record increase in fuel prices – Restoration of demand, reduced delivery and weather factors.
The cost of gas in Europe in recent weeks beats records, in the middle of the month she approached the mark in a thousand dollars per thousand cubic meters. On September 17, the deputies of the European Parliament sent a letter to the European Commission with a call to begin investigation against Gazprom, since a sharp rise in price of gas, in their opinion, could be caused by the company’s actions.