# Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi says EU needs to suspend planned ban on imports of Russian LNG.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · OilPrice*

## Key points

- Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi urges the EU to suspend its 2027 Russian LNG import ban.
- No LNG cargo has passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the Middle East war began.
- Asian buyers are outbidding Europe for LNG spot supplies due to Gulf export disruptions.
- Russia may redirect LNG exports away from the EU before the full ban takes effect.

**Companies:** Eni
**Countries:** Italy, Russia, European Union

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