The EU has reduced Russian gas imports due to the Russia-Ukraine war, compensating with increased LNG shipments from the U.S., which has become the largest supplier. The EU plans to purchase €750 billion worth of U.S. energy products, but this could lead to a costly dependency. A report indicates that EU companies pay significantly more for energy than U.S. firms, and the EU's energy policy prioritizes U.S. LNG despite public opposition, particularly in Hungary and Bulgaria. While some countries support the switch, many Central and Eastern European nations oppose it. Teljes cikk (Magyarnemzet)