Liquefied natural gas (LNG) flows into the European Union transmission system fell to approximately 10.1 billion cubic meters in June, marking the lowest monthly import volume in ten months.
The decline reflects intensifying competition for available global cargoes, with Asian buyers aggressively bidding up prices amid ongoing supply constraints linked to the Middle East crisis.
The drop in European imports comes at a critical juncture for regional energy security.
According to data cited by TASS, Europe has injected only one-third of the natural gas volumes required for the upcoming winter into its underground storage facilities by the end of June.
The slow injection rate, combined with reduced LNG arrivals, raises questions about the continent's ability to build adequate reserves before the heating season begins.
The shift underscores the evolving dynamics in the global LNG market.