economy
February 8, 2026
Russia set record volume of LNG supplies to Europe in January 2026
EU imports of Russian LNG amounted to 2.276 billion cubic meters, according to TASS calculations based on data from the European analytical center Bruegel
TL;DR
- Russian LNG supplies to the EU reached a historic high of 2.276 billion cubic meters in January 2026.
- This volume is higher than December 2025 and January 2025 levels.
- Total EU LNG imports in January 2026 were 12.2 billion cubic meters, a 1.3% increase from December 2025 and 6% higher than the previous year.
- LNG supplies from the US to the EU increased by 18% in January 2026 compared to December 2025.
- The EU formally approved a complete ban on Russian LNG and pipeline gas supplies effective January 1, 2027, and September 30, 2027, respectively.
- In 2025, Russian LNG supplies to the EU decreased by 5.6% to 20.3 billion cubic meters.
- Russia ranked fourth in gas supply volumes to EU countries in 2025, after Norway, the US, and Algeria.
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