Russia ranks third in terms of share of total value of gas imports to EU in nine months

The US took first place with its LNG supplies, accounting for 30.5% and 23.3 bln euros, followed by Norway with 20.7% and 15.8 bln euros

MOSCOW, November 13. /TASS/. Russia ranked third after the US and Norway in the total value of gas imports by the EU in January-September 2026, accounting for an 15.2% share, according to Eurostat data and TASS calculations.

In total, the European Union purchased around 11.6 bln euros worth of gas from Russia in the reporting period, which is 9.3% higher than in the same period in 2025. Meanwhile Russia’s share totaled 16.5% in the previous year.

The US took first place with its LNG supplies, accounting for 30.5% and 23.3 bln euros, followed by Norway with 20.7% and 15.8 bln euros. Algeria ranked fourth with a 13.5% share and the volumes of supplies to Europe worth 10.3 bln euros, followed by the UK with 8% and 6.1 bln euros.

Russia maintained the third position in September, with an 11.2% share, down from 12.9% in August. In total, Europe purchased around 1.28 bln euros worth of gas from Russia in September. The US increased its share to 37.3% in the period, while Algeria’s share fell to 9%. Norway managed to secure a 25.2% share.

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