Italy increased imports of Azerbaijani gas by nearly 9% in January-July

In January-July of 2024, Italy imported 229,381 terajoules (TJ) of Azerbaijani gas, 8.95% more than the same period last year, Report informs, citing Eurostat - the Statistical Office of the European Union.

During the reporting period, the value of gas imported by Italy amounted to nearly 1.96 billion euros (1.6 times less).

During the 7 months of this year, EU countries imported 297,765 TJ (5.5% more) of gas from Azerbaijan for over 2.48 billion euros (35.5% less), with Italy accounting for 77% of it.

In July, 33,284 TJ (12% more) worth 316.76 million euros (22.1% more) was supplied to Italy.

Azerbaijan has gas supply agreements with 8 European countries - Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia.