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CommoditiesMedium•28 October 2026•
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EC Reaffirms Mandatory Phase-out of Russian Gas Imports by 2027

Key Facts

1The European Commission stated the EU will not resume Russian gas imports via pipelines even after the war in Ukraine ends.
2Under current law, Russian LNG imports must stop by January 1, 2027, and pipeline gas by autumn 2027.

The European Commission stated the EU will not resume Russian gas imports via pipelines even after the war in Ukraine ends. LIGA.net reported that under current law, Russian LNG imports must stop by January 1, 2027, followed by the cessation of pipeline gas imports by autumn 2027. Commission representative Paula Pinho emphasized that existing legislation does not allow for the resumption of fossil fuel imports from Russia.

The move aims to ensure long-term energy security and eliminate dependence on Russian energy supplies. In related economic context, data released on October 28, 2026, showed the Russian unemployment rate held steady at 2.2%, matching the previous period. This follows the Russian central bank's decision on October 23, 2026, to maintain interest rates at 14%.