# Bad timing

By [CamieRhames](https://paragraph.com/@1k1m1b) · 2022-07-27

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### Bad timing

The very real risk that Moscow could turn off the taps has energized the bloc to find alternate energy sources and rapidly fill its gas storage facilities ahead of winter.

Winding down imports of Russian gas will be no small feat for many EU countries that have [historically relied](https://edition.cnn.com/2022/04/28/economy/german-inflation-industry-recession/index.html) on Moscow's supplies to power their homes and industries.

According to the International Energy Agency, the country accounted for about 45% of the bloc's total gas imports in 2021.

It has already made great strides. The EU is moving quickly to reduce its dependence on Moscow anyway, [ramping up imports of liquefied natural gas](https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/30/energy/lng-global-winter-shortage-europe/index.html) and pledging to [slash consumption of its Russian gas by 66%](https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/18/energy/europe-repower-plan-russian-energy/index.html) before the end of the year.

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