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Cutting off Russian gas supplies could be 'massive risk' for country, Austria says (kyivindependent.com)

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[-] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 38 points 2 months ago

"We must end Austria's dependency on Russian gas supplies as soon as possible," the ministry said.

I'm sure they'll get right on that.

[-] tal@lemmy.today 24 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/austrias-dependence-on-russian-gas-rises-to-98-two-years-after-ukraine-war/

Austria’s dependence on Russian gas rises to 98%, two years after Ukraine war

Austria’s dependence on Russian gas has increased from 80% to 98% in two years, prompting the country’s energy minister to ring the alarm bell ahead of a national election due to take place in the Autumn.

Feb 12, 2024

“The diversification of our gas imports is progressing far too slowly. This culminates in a new record share of Russian natural gas in December of 98%,” the Green minister told the press in Vienna on Monday (12 February).