Heat waves in the EU and Asia have driven consumption up and fueled competition for global shipments, the outlet has stated

Europe’s natural gas inventories are particularly low for this time of year, Bloomberg has reported, citing rising demand for air conditioning amid a regional heatwave.

Underground storage sites are currently around 62% full, the outlet stated, while typically reserves reach around 80% by early summer, helping ensure a robust buffer ahead of the winter heating season.

Extreme heat in Asia has also caused fuel shipments to be diverted away from Europe, as buyers worldwide compete for limited supplies. As a result, European…

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