Gas: Federal Cabinet decides to have strategic gas reserves
The federal cabinet has decided on the strategic gas reserve. The costs for setting it up alone are said to be between 1.2 and 1.8 billion euros. According to the draft law, consumers should pay.
Quick Look
- The Federal Cabinet has decided to build a strategic gas reserve.
- According to the draft law, the costs of 1.2 to 1.8 billion euros should be financed by consumers.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Federal Cabinet is planning to introduce a strategic gas reserve to secure energy supplies.
The federal cabinet has decided on the strategic gas reserve. The costs for setting it up alone are said to be between 1.2 and 1.8 billion euros. According to the draft law, consumers should pay.
By Markus Becker
November 11, 2026, 2:48 p.m
Open Questions
- How exactly is the cost allocation to consumers calculated?
- When should the reserve be fully operational?






