The price of gas in the European Union in the 2026–2027 heating season. In the case of a cold winter, it can reach $2,500 per 1,000 cubic meters, according to Gazprom. This can be caused by a low level of filling of underground gas storage facilities. For example, Germany, the largest gas consumer in the European Union, currently has only 61.6% of its storage capacity. Since the beginning of the year, the cost of fuel has already increased 3.5 times.