
European gas imports rise.. and Algeria is a key player
European Union gas imports via pipelines recorded a year-on-year increase for the fourth consecutive month in April 2026, primarily supported by increased supplies from Algeria, reaching 12.2 billion cubic meters, a slight rise of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2025, according to a recent report reviewed by the Energy Research Unit based on data from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. According to the same source, imports fell month-on-month by 5% compared to March, which recorded 12.9 billion cubic meters, while total EU gas imports via pipelines during the first four months of 2026 rose to nearly 49 billion cubic meters, an annual increase...














