European Union countries are discussing a proposal that would allow them to deviate from the bloc's target to fill natural ...

Some countries worried targets push up gas prices EU states, lawmakers must negotiate final rules Gas storage levels well below levels one year ago BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - The European ...

countries including Germany and the Netherlands have called for the EU to soften its filling requirements - warning that fixed targets signal to the market that European buyers are obliged to buy ...

Currently, that means EU countries must ensure their facilities are 90 percent full by November each year. The measure was designed to ensure the bloc has enough gas each winter and to reduce the risk ...

Countries currently have to ensure that that EU storages are 90% full by Nov. 1. The commission is due to propose an extension to the current targets early next month.