Germany's natural gas reserves will reach the end of the summer if Russia stops supplies now, the network regulator said, quoted by BTA.

In an interview with the weekly Die Zeit, the head of the regulator Klaus Müller pointed out that the country's reserves now look a little better than three or four weeks ago and may even last until the beginning of autumn.

According to Mueller, information about Russian atrocities in Ukraine will increase pressure on Germany to stop imports of Russian gas and oil, which could force the country to start restricting energy use.

Gazprom continues its normal gas exports through Ukraine

In March, Germany launched the first step of a three-step plan to deal with a gas supply problem.

The plan envisions limiting gas to businesses and guaranteeing supplies to households and key facilities such as hospitals as well as food and drug companies.

However, Mueller pointed out that households must also reduce consumption and give up some pampering if gas supplies stop.

Large apartments with one occupant should also not expect to receive the full amount of gas they have consumed so far.

Germany has already taken steps to reduce its energy imports from Russia.

Currently, 25 percent of oil comes from Russia against 35 percent before the invasion of Ukraine, and gas fell to 40 percent from 55 percent before February 24.

Coal imports have been halved to 25 percent of the total.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised last week that oil imports from Russia would stop by the end of the year, but stressed that Berlin would not be able to get rid of its dependence on Russian gas before the summer of 2024.

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