{
  "id": 6180305,
  "title": "Supply security: \"Powerful blackmail lever\": EU's dependence on LNG from Russia and the USA increases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/versorgungssicherheit-machtiger-erpressungshebel-abhangigkeit-der-eu",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-07T22:04:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/gas-importe-abhaengigkeit-der-eu-von-lng-aus-russland-und-den-usa-steigt/100252688.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia and the US to the EU increased in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI). The share of US-LNG in EU imports rose to 62% from 57%, while Russian LNG imports increased to 19% from 16%. The EU's goal of reducing dependence on single suppliers and avoiding Russian gas is being contradicted by these developments. NUPI analysts warn that the increasing reliance on US LNG imports makes Europe more vulnerable to geopolitical pressure.",
  "summary": "The EU's share of LNG imports from Russia and the USA has recently increased. Experts warn about the growing dependence on a few suppliers.",
  "key_points": [
    "EU LNG imports from Russia and US increase in 2026 vs 2025",
    "US LNG share in EU imports rises from 57% to 62%",
    "Russian LNG share in EU imports rises from 16% to 19%"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}