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Europe's winter gas storage trade is unraveling

Original: For decades, traders have bought cheap gas in summer, stored it and then sold it at a higher price when needed to ensure

For decades, traders bought cheap natural gas in summer, stored it, and sold it at a premium in winter to keep Europe supplied through the cold months. That long-standing business model is now breaking down, according to a report in The Japan Times, raising questions about how the continent will manage seasonal fuel supplies and whether adequate winter storage can still be guaranteed.

Why now: Traders and energy markets are reacting to the collapse of the economics behind Europe's seasonal gas storage trade.

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• For decades, traders have bought cheap gas in summer, stored it and then sold it at a higher price when needed to ensure Europe had enough of the fuel for winter, but the economics of that trade are unraveling. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026… · thejapantimes · 7

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