FNB Gas on the discussion paper on the possible exemption from price reductions at natural gas storage points and at interconnection points between EU Member States

FNB Gas welcomes the Federal Network Agency’s (BNetzA) consideration of an exemption for price discounts at storage and cross-border interconnection points for the injection and withdrawal of renewable or low-carbon gases in accordance with Art. 18 Gas Regulation.

These price reductions should apply from 01.01.2026. The FNB emphasize that there are alternative support instruments in Germany and other EU member states that are more efficient and effective than the price reductions provided for in the regulation. In many neighboring countries, exemptions have already been decided or are planned. The FNB are convinced that the conditions for a derogation in Germany set out in Art. 18 Para. 5 b) are fulfilled and therefore recommend that Germany follows the example of other Member States and creates a national derogation for price reductions.

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