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The Federal Minister of Economics is calling on gas companies to store

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  • According to SPIEGEL information, the Federal Minister of Economics has asked six gas company representatives to store more gas.
  • The appeal was apparently only moderately successful.

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According to SPIEGEL information, the Federal Minister of Economics has asked six company representatives to store more gas.

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Empty storage facilities are forcing gas companies to store

According to SPIEGEL information, the Federal Minister of Economics has asked six company representatives to store more gas. Apparently with moderate success.

By Stefan Schultz

October 2, 2026, 7:58 p.m

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  • Why was the appeal only moderately successful?
  • What specific quantities were promised by the company representatives?
  • Are there legal or contractual bases for the request?

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This article was originally published by Spiegel Wirtschaft.

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