It became known how much Russian LNG the EU bought in January-October 2026

In January-October 2026, the European Union purchased 17.43 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas from Russia. This is 6.7% more than in the same period of 2025, when the figure was 16.33 billion cubic meters. The calculations were made on the basis of data from the analytical center Bruegel.

At the same time, the dynamics turned negative in October. Russian LNG supplies to the EU amounted to 975.22 million cubic meters against 1.36 billion cubic meters a year earlier. Thus, the October volume was lower than last year by 28.4%.

Total LNG imports by EU countries in October 2026 are estimated at 12.19 billion cubic meters. A year earlier, this figure was 13.16 billion cubic meters. Other details on the supply structure are not provided.

The bulk of October deliveries were provided by the USA and Trinidad and Tobago, together 8.709 billion cubic meters. Africa supplied 1.613 billion cubic meters, Russia - 975 million cubic meters, other directions - 892 million cubic meters.

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