Gas pipeline . File photoMOSCOW, Jan 24European countries have withdrawn more than 70% of the gas pumped in the summer season from underground storage facilities in the region, the reserves there are at historic lows, Gazprom said on the official telegram channel of the state corporation. «According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, as of January 22, the volume of active gas in storage facilities by 26% (by 14.9 billion cubic meters) less than last year. More than 70% of the volume of gas pumped in the summer season has already been withdrawn,» the entry says. To date, withdrawal has reached 71.8 percent — 34.3 billion cubic meters. Thus, the reserves are already at a level below the minimum of January 22 by 1.85 billion cubic meters. In particular, the occupancy of underground storage facilities in Germany has already dropped to 41.8%. 
Gazprom produced a record amount of gas in 2021In Ukraine, the figure fell to 12.1 billion cubic meters, which is 44.6 percent lower than a year earlier, the company noted. ended only at the end of March 2021) Europe spent record volumes from storage for several years — 65.6 billion cubic meters. Low temperatures spur demand for fuel. So, on December 21, at the moment, the price of futures soared to a historic high — almost $ 2,200 per thousand cubic meters. gasEarlier, in a commentary to RIA Novosti, experts noted that in moderately frosty weather, European consumers should have enough gas, but in severe colds, supply disruptions may begin. If the rate of withdrawal continues, then by March-April, UGS facilities will be filled at a record low. According to Vladimir Putin, the shortage of gas in the European market was the result of the economic policy of the European Commission. In addition, eight billion cubic meters of fuel were not delivered to Europe from the USA and the Middle East, while Gazprom increased imports by 11 billion cubic meters. >In order to save gas, winter in Ukraine may end ahead of schedule
