Beginning April 1, 2026, all large non-household customers will be required to purchase natural gas exclusively on the free market, according to Logos Press.

Representatives of both southern European countries at a recent meeting of EU ambassadors expressed concerns that a move to such restrictions could affect the European shipping industry and energy prices. They also asked for clarification on proposals to impose sanctions on foreign ports for transshipment of Russian oil and to tighten controls on ship sellers, Logos Press reported.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country is ready to make significant investments in Serbia, emphasizing the growing strategic partnership between the two countries, Logos Press reported.

Gas reserves in the Baltic States have fallen sharply

At the European Industrial Summit in Antwerp, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the European Union’s carbon trading system (ETS). But she faced opposition from the leaders of Germany and France, who believe the high cost of allowances in the ETS threatens the economy and jobs, according to Logos Press.
