German experts: If the Strait of Hormuz is closed for a long time, Europe may seek to buy energy from Russia
German political scientist Alexander Lahr believes that some European countries may turn to Russia for energy supplies again due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
This expert said that the Middle East conflict threatens Europe's energy security, as oil and gas can no longer be transported from the Persian Gulf to the EU.
Lahr said in an interview with the Russian NEWS news portal: "The winter has not ended yet, but the gas storage facilities are already empty. At the same time, the EU decided to ban the supply of Russian natural gas and stop importing oil. Now, the EU completely relies on the United States. The US liquefied natural gas, which is twice the price of Russian natural gas, is flooding into Europe. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for a long time, some countries may turn to Russia for energy supplies again. Hungary has already done so, as it does not want to destroy its own economy because of Brussels' political decisions."
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