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Italy says it may share gas with European countries in need
Italy’s energy minister, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, said the country can cover its gas needs this winter.
He said some European countries, including Germany, are facing difficulties.
If a country asks for solidarity, Italy may have to share gas with it, he said.
His comments came during a television interview in Italy.
He compared possible gas-sharing with Italy’s participation in a global diesel solidarity plan.
The statement does not say whether any country has formally asked Italy for gas.
Italy can currently guarantee that its gas storage will cover the needs of Italians through the winter, Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin said.
He said some European countries, including Germany, are facing difficulties.
Pichetto Fratin said Italy should provide gas if countries make a request for solidarity.
He compared this to Italy’s participation in a global solidarity plan for diesel.
- Who
- Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Italy’s environment and energy security minister.
- What
- He said Italy may share gas with European countries in need if they ask for solidarity.
- When
- November 6, 2026.
- Where
- On Rai1’s Cinque Minuti program.
- Why
- He said countries that have resources should give something to those in need.
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- Minister
- Gilberto Pichetto Fratin
- Countries mentioned
- Italy and Germany
- Broadcast program
- Cinque Minuti on Rai1
- Statement date
- November 6, 2026
What people are saying
At this moment we can guarantee Italians coverage from gas storage for the winter
if there were a call for solidarity, unfortunately whoever has must give something