EU confirms gas rationing as Putin makes further cuts to Nord Stream 1

Voluntary 15% reduction

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The European Commission has agreed to reduce its consumption of natural gas this winter to protect the bloc from further supply constraints by Russia, as Kremlin-owned gas giant Gazprom announced there would be further cuts through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

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