Germany did not meet the standard for filling gas storage facilities by November 1, Germany's gas storage facilities were only 61.5% full, while according to the state plan the figure was supposed to reach 80%. According to the German Energy Storage Initiative (INES), at this level of inventory, the country's energy grid will be vulnerable this coming winter - on particularly cold days, domestic gas consumption could double import capacity. Germany has the largest gas storage capacity in the European Union - about 24 billion cubic meters, and to ensure the supply of fuel to the country, the government has set a target of 80% by November 1st. INES calls to examine the system of filling the storage facilities and oblige suppliers to store gas for customers for the winter period. The German Ministry of Economy admits that the storage facilities are not full enough, but does not see an immediate threat of a gas shortage this winter. The authorities are ready to discuss changes in requirements for suppliers and are working on creating a national strategic gas reserve, which is planned to be financed through a special tax.