Austrian Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy met with Saudi Energy Minister Prince following an attack on the Saudi East-West pipeline. The facility was temporarily closed after the September 10, 2026 strike.
Austria currently holds gas storage levels between 80 and 85 percent of its annual consumption, ranking second in the EU. With a 100 terawatt hour capacity, Austria can store 120 percent of its yearly needs, far exceeding the EU average capacity of 32 percent.
Energy security remains a priority as provided 13 percent of Austria's crude oil in 2025, though that share fell to two percent by July 2026. Meanwhile, the Schwechat refinery continues to produce 90 to 95 percent of the nation's kerosene needs.