April 10, 2026

European Countries Boost Russian LNG Imports by 17% as Middle East War Cuts Qatar Shipments, Financial Times Reports

European countries increased their imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Yamal LNG facility by 17 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, reaching five million tons, the Financial Times reported, citing the analytics firm Kpler.

European Countries Boost Russian LNG Imports by 17% as Middle East War Cuts Qatar Shipments, Financial Times Reports

TL;DR

  • European imports of Russian LNG from the Yamal facility rose by 17% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous year.
  • Five million tons of Russian LNG were imported by European countries in the first quarter of 2026.
  • The increase in Russian LNG imports was influenced by reduced LNG shipments from Qatar due to the war in the Middle East.
  • 1.5 million tons of Russian LNG were purchased in March 2026 during heightened Middle East tensions.
  • Europe accounted for 97% of all Yamal LNG cargo shipments in the first quarter of 2026.
  • EU countries spent approximately $2.88 billion on Yamal gas in Q1 2026.
  • The EU has stated no plans to revise its strategy to phase out Russian energy supplies, despite price rises.

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