EU imports of petroleum oils fell sharply in the first nine months of 2025, while purchases of liquefied natural gas surged, reflecting a continued shift in the bloc’s energy mix, according to Eurostat data.
Based on monthly averages, the value of petroleum oil imports declined by 18.3 per cent compared with 2024, while volumes were down 6.6 per cent.
By contrast, liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose strongly, with their
