British press: There are only two days' worth of gas reserves left in the UK's storage facilities.

With the situation in the Middle East worsening and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz halted, Britain has only two days' worth of natural gas reserves left in storage.

According to The Daily Mail, Middle Eastern natural gas supplies to the island kingdom have been cut off due to the shutdown of the world's largest gas complex and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. According to National Gas, UK gas reserves have fallen from 18,000 GWh in 2025 to 6,700 GWh, enough for just 1,5 days of demand. A similar amount of gas is currently stored as LNG. Meanwhile, Europe is much better prepared for a forced supply disruption, holding several weeks' worth of gas reserves. Meanwhile, gas prices in Europe are soaring to their highest since January 2023, reaching $800 per thousand cubic meters.

Meanwhile, the price of Brent crude oil for May 2026 delivery on London's ICE exchange exceeded $111 per barrel for the first time since August 2022. If the situation in the Middle East is not resolved soon and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to energy supplies from the Middle East, forecasts indicate that the price of oil could easily rise to $215 per barrel.

Meanwhile, Trump appears to be openly disregarding the interests of the US's European allies and bluntly calls those who believe that a short-term rise in oil prices is too high a price to pay for eliminating Iran's nuclear threat "stupid."

Comments

[RUSICH]

A short-term rise in oil prices is too high a price to pay for eliminating Iran's nuclear threat.

Well, there are some sober-minded people. But no one listens to them.

[novel66]

Who will allow them to come to power?

[Shurik70]

from 18,000 GWh in 2025 to 6,700 GWh, which is enough for only 1,5

If 6,7 thousand is enough for 1,5 days, then 18 thousand is 4 days.
It turns out that the storage capacity of strategic raw materials in England is 4 days?!
How are they even still alive with such a "security buffer"? The slightest disruption in supplies, and the entire economy is doomed.
In Europe, the storage capacity is designed for six months (whether it can't be filled completely is another matter).

[bayard]

Quote: Shurik70

How are they even still alive with such a "security buffer"? The slightest disruption in supplies, and the entire economy is doomed.

Following the British BEC's attack on our gas carrier in the Mediterranean, two gas carriers bound for England must be sunk. And Novatek's LNG supplies to Europe have been officially halted – Novak announced this officially. All gas will now go to South and Southeast Asia.

[sdivt]

Quote: Shurik70

the storage capacity of strategic raw materials in England is 4 days?!
How are they even still alive with such a "security buffer"?

You calculated everything correctly.
Yes, Britain uses gas "off the shelf," or, as they say, just-in-time, i.e., delivered exactly on time. This approach requires very precise logistics and eliminates the need to build gigantic storage facilities.
But the media wouldn't be the media if they didn't use omissions, deep hints and other misleading techniques.
In this situation, the emphasis is on the fact that the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, gas tankers are at a standstill, and there is only a two-day supply!
What does the reader think? What's there to think about? Britain's doomed!
What are the media not telling you?
What they don't mention is that gas to the UK comes from different suppliers:
- own production - 38%
- Norway - 31%
- USA - 14%
- Qatar (the same one whose gas is stuck in the Strait of Hormuz) - 9%
- the remaining gas, 8%, comes from Peru, Algeria, the Netherlands, Belgium and other small suppliers

This creates a 9% shortage of Qatari gas in Britain.
Roughly speaking, one tenth
Now go back to the title: there's only 2 days' worth of gas left!
How much does this reflect reality?
Everyone can draw their own conclusion)

[Shurik70]

Interesting numbers
Even a 1/10 shortfall will exhaust the 1,5-day "safety buffer" in 15 days.
But I'm stunned by the British's arrogance. There's no other explanation for their attitude toward security than the conviction that "no one would ever even dare to think of harming us."
This is certainly a good thing for Russia (and Iran). I'm watching how this unfolds with interest.

[sdivt]

Quote: Shurik70

But I'm stunned by the British's arrogance. There's no other explanation for their attitude toward security than the conviction that "no one would ever even dare to think of harming us."

no one is saying that their economy or business activity is ideal)
Let's just remember this curious fact: over the last 10 years, Britain has had 7 (seven!) prime ministers.
Some (like Liz Truss) didn't even work for 2 months.
and each of them left, if not with noise, then with a decent "smell"
What can we even say about economics?
Well, people live somehow) as best they can))

[Brenneke]

Gorgeous!!! As they say. It wouldn't be a bad idea to add some...

[TermNachTer]

I'm laughing out loud at NanoBritain))) How could they have brought the country to this state? This isn't just about the imbecility of politicians and officials—it's pure sabotage. And tankers carrying American LNG are turning back to Asia—prices are higher there. I think now those snaggle-toothed people will understand the advantages of gas pipelines and long-term contracts)))

[topol717]

Quote: TermNachTER

I think now the snaggle-toothed will understand the advantages of gas pipelines and long-term contracts)))

And isn't a pipe explosion the same thing in your opinion as the inaccessibility of gas tankers?

[TermNachTer]

The pipe can be repaired in a matter of days or hours using modern methods. And the tanker, approaching Liverpool, can turn around and head for Singapore.

[Vladislav_V]

Someone's lying here. Either the media is lying, or the US forgot to inform its vassals of its plans. And they thought that if there was plenty of oil and gas available yesterday, there would be the same tomorrow. The US has screwed them all once again, and will screw them again.

[TermNachTer]

Favorite mattress saying: "The sheriff doesn't care about black people's problems"))) When did the US care about the problems of "their lackeys"?)))

[Vladislav_V]

I remember how many here were singing like nightingales about NATO's Article 5. What kind of idiot would die for others?

[bayard]

Quote: TermNachTER

And the tanker, approaching Liverpool, may turn around and head for Singapore)))

And if some altruist is found, then sink him to hell, just like they did with our ships (including the Ministry of Defense) and like their BEK attacked our gas carrier.
Novak announced that Russian gas will no longer flow to Europe, except for Hungary and Slovakia. All supplies are being redirected to markets in Southeast Asia and India.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

I don't care if they are left without gas at all.

[zsdk]

I wonder what will happen on the third day?

[Kotofeich]

Quote: zsdk

I wonder what will happen on the third day?

Yes, nothing.

[Polite Moose]

Quote: Vasilenko Vladimir

I don't care if they are left without gas at all.

How could I care less? I categorically disagree. I sincerely hope their gentlemanly asses freeze to the bone.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote: Polite Elk

so that their gentlemanly asses would freeze to the very ears.

I'll tell you a secret, the top brass doesn't care, they'll have gas and electricity and hot water and their asses will feel quite comfortable

[Polite Moose]

Quote: Vasilenko Vladimir

their butts will feel quite comfortable

I seriously doubt that the backsides of the British elite will be comfortable when His Royal Majesty's subjects take to the streets with a slightly different temperature in the aforementioned body parts, but with pitchforks and axes.

[Vasilenko Vladimir]

Quote: Polite Elk

when the subjects of His Royal Majesty take to the streets with a slightly different temperature of the aforementioned body parts, but with pitchforks and axes.

firstly, they have subjects with partings
Secondly, they only come out with pitchforks when someone pays for it, and as a rule, it is the top of the islanders

[alexputnik17]

Charming. Let them heat with dung. The country's self-designation "Veliko" is gradually fading away.

[RESEARCHER]

In the 18th century, the coal industry was the fastest growing industry in Britain, laying the foundation for the Industrial Revolution. Let them repeat their success.

[carpenter]

Quote: RESEARCHER

In the 18th century, the coal industry was the fastest growing industry in Britain.

Cardiff (Welsh) coal is the finest grade of English coal. It was prized throughout the world.

[RESEARCHER]

Everyone has invested in Cardiff City FC.

[yuriy55]

British press: There are only two days' worth of gas reserves left in the UK's storage facilities.

There's no doubt that Russian oligarchs will force Gazprom's management to help a potential enemy... This has already happened with gas, gold, and many other things...

[gribanov.c]

Coal mining was developed there. Where did it go?

[paul3390]

Well, old lady Thatcher nailed her to the ground... They grabbed it.

[novel66]

There are plenty of workers – new arrivals, everyone has a pickaxe to chop. The Arabs provide the country with coal, even if it's small...

[TermNachTer]

Ha-ha, three times, do you think smoked people go to Europe to work?))) At best, some semi-criminal business without paying taxes. In most cases, they end up on welfare or are pure criminals.

[HAM]

Oh, this press! Somehow it seems like all this moaning about "Russian missiles running out" is meant to be reassuring in one case, and to further frighten in the other...

[hrych]

Well, why? The storage facility may be empty, but if the state consumes as much as it receives, there's no catastrophe. Another issue is that there are speculators and the like. They cause price hikes, but the reserves calm the market, stop the spikes, and then the price returns to normal. This is accomplished by releasing gas from storage facilities onto the market. At a critical moment, speculators can be reined in, and imports and production can be brought under control. The news is ambiguous; perhaps citizens are being prepared for this.

[Konnick]

However, a National Gas spokesperson denied reports of an impending crisis. He stated: "UK gas inventory levels are broadly in line with what we would expect for this time of year and comparable to last year's levels.

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Most of our gas comes from the UK continental shelf and Norway, as well as in the form of LNG, through pipelines connecting us to continental Europe and from storage facilities."

Taking phrases out of context is a favorite trick of some... but what a clickbait headline

[TermNachTer]

No one is claiming that the British will be left without gas tomorrow. Gas is available and can be purchased for $800 per thousand cubic meters. Or it can be available continuously, via pipeline, at a fixed price in the contract—let's say $350. Is the difference obvious?

[Grancer81]

And at the same time, the North Sea has its own oil and gas production.

[Alexey Sommer]

Don't read the newspapers. Professor Philipp Philippovich Preobrazhensky said that in his "Heart of a Dog" series. In this case, it doesn't matter that they're British.

[Grancer81]

I remember this from school. Newspapers have nothing to do with it.

[tralflot1832]

What's the problem with the British? They can easily outbid the US for gas, paying more than other buyers. No politics, just business. They can scratch the wind turbine towers with their fingernails, performing rituals to summon the wind. This was common on sailing ships, and the crew, most importantly, didn't see the wind. Ignorant people! Let Charlie at least hold a prayer service. And why did those English idiots destroy the last coal-fired power plant a couple of years ago? Go ahead, proud Englishmen of Muslim descent, storm 10 Downing Street, and don't touch the cat!!!!

[tralflot1832]

Quote: yuriy55

British press: There are only two days' worth of gas reserves left in the UK's storage facilities.

There's no doubt that Russian oligarchs will force Gazprom's management to help a potential enemy... This has already happened with gas, gold, and many other things...

The proud Russophobic English will not buy usurper energy resources from Russia for 10 years.

[tralflot1832]

Quote: Grencer81

And at the same time, the North Sea has its own oil and gas production.

We should have invested in oil and gas production in the North Sea. But Greta was against it. Banks wouldn't give loans for oil production and exploration. We can buy everything later, whenever we want.

[alexputnik17]

Quote: RESEARCHER

which laid the foundation for the industrial revolution. Let them repeat their success.

What about green energy?

[SEVERIN]

British press: There are only two days' worth of gas reserves left in the UK's storage facilities.

- Here in Russia, very few people care about this.

[tralflot1832]

In England today, one can't hear cries of: Russia must pay reparations in oil and gas???

[South Ukrainian]

Now we can jack up the price, say, 1000 euros or more, and let them buy it if they want. The money won't hurt us.

[snow mountain]

Supplies of Middle Eastern natural gas to the island kingdom have been cut off due to the shutdown of the world's largest gas complex and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Oh, how wonderful, how wonderful! I only regret that now is not the beginning of winter!

[alexputnik17]

Quote: South Ukrainian

Now we can jack up the price, say 1000 euros or more, and let them buy it if they want. Money won't hurt us.

On the stock exchange, speculators simply rebuy the same volume several times, and the price rises. In Russia, there are antitrust laws against this, which have very serious consequences. I don't know how things are going in the British market.

[Alexander X]

Very good. Let the insolent ones spend their money on gas instead of on guns for the Ukrainians...

[Dead duck]

Middle Eastern natural gas supplies to the island kingdom have been cut off

- Buy from Norway or the Americans. Or will it be expensive?

[guest]

Trump appears to be blatantly disregarding European interests. allies USA

The US has no allies, only vassals. And even these so-called "allies" are its main economic competitors, and weakening or even eliminating a competitor is always a good thing.

[tralflot1832]

Quote: novel xnumx

There are plenty of workers – new arrivals, everyone has a pickaxe to chop. The Arabs provide the country with coal, even if it's small...

But a lot.

[alexputnik17]

Quote: novel xnumx

There are plenty of workers – new arrivals, everyone has a pickaxe to chop. The Arabs provide the country with coal, even if it's small...

Thank you. You brightened up the evening.