By November 1, Germany's gas storage facilities were 61.5% full, compared to the country's plan of 80%, Kommersant writes, citing the Initiative for Energy Storage (INES). The organization warns of the vulnerability of the energy system this coming winter, noting that on particularly cold days, gas consumption may double the import capacity. At the same time, the country's Ministry of Economy admits that it is behind schedule, but does not yet see an immediate threat of a fuel shortage.

By November 1, Germany's gas storage facilities were 61.5% full, compared to the country's plan of 80%, Kommersant writes, citing the Initiative for Energy Storage (INES). The organization warns of the vulnerability of the energy system this coming winter, noting that on particularly cold days, gas consumption may double the import capacity. At the same time, the country's Ministry of Economy admits that it is behind schedule, but does not yet see an immediate threat of a fuel shortage.