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Russia Cuts Gas to Austria Amidst Winter Fuel Concerns
Russia halts gas supplies to Austria, prompting assurances of sufficient winter fuel reserves from Austrian officials. This signals a potential end to Russian gas exports to Europe.
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GazpromOmvInternational Chamber Of Commerce
Lenore GewesslerKarl Nehammer
- What does the latest gas supply disruption signify?
- This action signals a potential end to Russia's natural gas supply to Europe, with other major supply routes also facing disruptions.
- Which Russian company stopped gas supplies to Austria?
- Gazprom, Russia's state-owned natural gas company, has stopped supplying natural gas to Austria.
- What assurance did the Austrian Chancellor provide to citizens?
- The cut-off comes after Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer reassured citizens that the country has sufficient alternative fuel sources and reserves to ensure gas supply throughout the winter months.
- What was the reason cited by OMV for halting payments to Gazprom?
- OMV cited a \u20ac230 million arbitration award from the International Chamber of Commerce as the reason for halting payments to Gazprom.
- What was the Austrian utility company's response to the gas supply halt?
- Austria's utility company, OMV, confirmed the halt in gas supply after it decided to withhold payments due to an arbitration award.