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Posted
16 October 2025
Last updated
20 July 2026
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While Gas injection into storage during the summer can lead to a slight increase in prices during low-demand periods, this effect is more than offset by the substantial price mitigation it enables in winter—when demand is significantly higher and the number of consumers affected is much greater. During the colder months, stored Gas plays a crucial role in shielding end-users from sharp price spikes and extreme market volatility. Ultimately, the collective savings generated by lower winter prices outweigh the modest summer cost increases, delivering meaningful value and stability for consumers.

Underground Gas Storage_03

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