欧盟通过法案：逐步停止进口俄天然气

Group 1 - The EU has officially passed regulations to gradually stop importing pipeline and liquefied natural gas from Russia by the end of 2026 and September 30, 2027, respectively, with potential extensions for member states facing supply challenges [1] - Hungary and Slovakia opposed the legislation, highlighting their reliance on Russian energy imports, with Hungary planning to take the case to the European Court [1] - Prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, over 40% of the EU's natural gas was supplied by Russia, which is expected to drop to around 13% by 2025 [1] Group 2 - In the previous month, the five largest EU energy-importing countries spent approximately $1.66 billion on energy imports from Russia, primarily natural gas and LNG, with Hungary being the largest buyer [2] - The EU's energy supply gap is widening, with reduced supplies from Algeria and Norway, leading to an increased dependency on U.S. LNG imports, which may reach up to 160 additional shipments this winter [2] - Analysts predict that the U.S. will supply about 70% of Europe's LNG between 2026 and 2029, up from the current 58% [2] Group 3 - Since early January, European natural gas prices have risen by approximately 40% due to geopolitical uncertainties and cold weather impacts [3]