Cold snap depletes EU's gas supplies

European gas inventories are depleting at the fastest rate since 2021. 

European gas inventories are falling at the fastest pace since 2021 as freezing temperatures across much of Europe drive up demand for heating.

In Ireland, Met Éireann has issued a yellow low temperature and ice warning for the entire country with temperatures potentially dropping as low as -5C. The warning will remain in place until 11am on Friday.