Germany will create national gas reserves. The government has made a decision.

Germany is implementing a gas reserve to ensure supply during potential shortages, as current storage levels are alarmingly low. The reserve will be activated only in specific emergency situations and funded through fees on gas consumers. As of November 1, storage was only 59% full, significantly below the five-year average of 88.7%. Operators warn that if winter conditions mirror those of 2010, demand may exceed supply, raising concerns about gas availability during the cold months.