EU Eases Gas Import Rules Amid Iran Crisis
The European Commission has announced flexible enforcement of EU rules on gas imports to ensure uninterrupted supplies during the Iran crisis. The guidelines allow quicker authorisation of non-Russian gas and simplify documentation requirements for importers, crucial amid disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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The European Commission urged EU governments to flexibly enforce gas import rules to maintain supply stability during the Iran crisis, according to guidance issued on Wednesday.
The new regulations allow non-Russian gas imports to be approved within 12-24 hours, addressing disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Companies can use a single document for multiple cargo authorisations and are exempt from reapplying if cargo routes change.
Despite these exemptions, the bloc's plan to phase out Russian gas remains unchanged. Reuters first reported these developments.
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