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EU to exempt US, Qatari gas from extra checks under its Russian gas ban, draft shows

January 29, 2026 0 views 1 min read
EU to exempt US, Qatari gas from extra checks under its Russian gas ban, draft shows
The European Union is set to exempt major gas suppliers including the United States and Qatar from new checks. This comes as the bloc finalizes its plan to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027. Countries like Norway, Britain, Algeria, and Nigeria will also receive this exemption.