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EU Stands by 2028 Deadline to End Russian Energy Despite U.S. Push to Accelerate

Brussels prioritizes price stability under U.S. pressure for a quicker cutoff.

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright walks near the West Wing of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
European Union's energy commissioner, Dan Jorgensen, talks to reporters as he arrives at an informal meeting of EU energy ministers in Copenhagen, Denmark September 5, 2025. REUTERS/ Tom Little/ File Photo
Dan Jorgensen, the nominee to become the European Union's energy commissioner, faces a confirmation hearing before European Parliament committees, in Brussels, Belgium November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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Overview

  • U.S. energy secretary Chris Wright said the EU could quit Russian gas within six to twelve months by switching to U.S. LNG, a position he conveyed in meetings in Brussels.
  • EU energy chief Dan Jorgensen reaffirmed a January 1, 2028 end date and said draft laws would ban new short-term Russian contracts starting next year.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen flagged a potential faster fossil‑fuel exit tied to new sanctions on Moscow, which would require unanimous backing by member states.
  • The Commission is advancing the 2028 phaseout through separate legislation designed to avoid price spikes and supply risks, with increased purchases of U.S. LNG expected to fill gaps.
  • Russia’s share of EU gas is projected at about 13% this year, down from roughly 45% before 2022, as U.S. pressure intensifies with President Trump urging Europe to halt oil buys and reports suggesting possible tariffs or secondary sanctions are being discussed.