Gazprom responded to claims of MEPs on gas prices

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Gazprom supplies gas to the European market in full compliance with contractual obligations, the press service of Gazprom told RIA Novosti. They noted that the company seeks to satisfy requests for additional deliveries, subject to the availability of appropriate opportunities.

Today, about 40 members of the European Parliament (EP) called for an investigation into Gazprom’s actions that could lead to higher gas prices in Europe. The deputies sent the corresponding letter to the European Commission.

Gazprom delivers gas in accordance with consumer requests in full compliance with the existing contractual obligations and seeks to satisfy requests for additional supplies due to the available possibilities, ”the press service of Gazprom commented on the complaint of European parliamentarians.

Gas prices in Europe were growing amid calm weather, which led to a serious drop in wind generation, the approaching heating season and uncertainty with the launch of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. In addition, on September 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that fuel is becoming more expensive because of the policy of the European Commission with an emphasis on exchange mechanisms in determining gas prices.

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