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Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz

Lead energy analyst for Europe, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

2 articles · 7 May 2025 to 2 April 2026

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Said Europe would feel the supply difference within a month and called for mandatory consumption cuts in public buildings.
Highlighted the tracing problem with regasified Russian LNG entering the European grid and stressed the need for member state unity.

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Iran war triggers European energy scramble as prices surge 70 percent

With the Strait of Hormuz blocked and Asian buyers outbidding Europe for LNG, the EU faces its most severe supply test since the Ukraine invasion, forcing ministers to ask citizens to cut consumption while industry warns of factory shutdowns.

Hélène Mercier2 April 20266 min read

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EU roadmap targets Russian fossil fuel exit by 2027 but LNG loopholes persist

The European Commission's delayed plan bans new Russian gas contracts this year and all imports by 2027, yet Russian LNG flows rose 18% in 2024 and France increased purchases by 81%.

Peter van den Berg7 May 20257 min read

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