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January 27, 2026

EU Council approves full ban on Russian gas supplies starting in 2027

The ban will start to apply six weeks after the regulation enters into force

EU Council approves full ban on Russian gas supplies starting in 2027

TL;DR

  • EU Council approves full ban on Russian LNG and pipeline gas imports.
  • Ban effective six weeks after regulation enters into force.
  • LNG imports banned from January 1, 2027; pipeline gas imports banned from September 30, 2027.
  • Existing contracts have a transition period.
  • Penalties for non-compliance include fines of at least €2.5 million for individuals and €40 million for companies.
  • Companies must notify authorities of remaining Russian gas contracts.
  • EU countries must prepare national plans to diversify gas supplies by March 1.

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