The European Union has finalized regulations to phase out Russian gas imports, aiming to end dependence by 2027. The REPowerEU gas regulation (EU/2026/261) bans short-term LNG contracts from April 2026, short-term pipeline gas contracts by June 2026, and long-term LNG imports from January 2027. Pipeline gas under long-term contracts will be prohibited by September 2027, with possible extensions until October 2027 for member states with insufficient storage. The measure, part of broader efforts to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine, enters into force after publication in the Official Journal. The EU also plans to propose a legislative ban on Russian oil imports by early 2026, targeting completion by 2027.
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