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Dutch Seek End to Gas Storage Targets After €1 Billion Bill

Bloomberg Markets Friday 25 September 2026, 06:13 UTC By Patrick Van Oosterom 1 min read
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The Netherlands wants to scrap mandatory gas storage targets after spending nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) this year to fill its reserves, arguing that the current EU system forces governments to do a job that the market should be doing.

The Netherlands wants to scrap mandatory gas storage targets after spending nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) this year to fill its reserves, arguing that the current EU system forces governments to do a job that the market should be doing.
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