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German Economy Minister Robert Habek is planning additional measures to reduce gas consumption and replenish supplies amid smaller gas supplies from Russia, the DPA reported, citing plans it has gained access to.

The use of gas for electricity production and in industry must be reduced, and the filling of warehouses must become a priority before the onset of winter.

The government in Berlin is providing billions to fund the measures, according to government sources.

Habek, who is the Greens' representative in the center-left coalition government, also said more coal-fired power plants would be used to compensate for the shortage.

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In the five-page document, which the DPA has access to, Habek said that "gas consumption must continue to decrease and more gas must enter the storage facilities, otherwise it will be really difficult in the winter."

In recent days, Russia's state-owned Gazprom has significantly reduced gas supply to Nord Stream 1, saying there has been a delay in the repair of compressor turbine repairs by Siemens Energy.

According to Habek, Gazprom's actions are politically motivated.

The missing parts can be replaced and gas storage facilities filled up, albeit at a higher cost, he said.

The government is planning an additional 15 billion-euro credit line through the state-owned KfW bank, government sources say.

Habek also plans to launch gas auctions this summer.

Its aim is to encourage industrial consumers to save as much gas as possible in exchange for financial compensation.

Instead, the gas will be stored.

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