Although gas imports from Russia have been historically reliable, even during the cold war, recent price disputes between Gazprom and the former Soviet states, such as Ukraine, have also affected Germany.
Meskipun impor gas dari Rusia telah tersedia dari dulu, meski selama Perang Dingin, perselisihan harga antara Gazprom dan beberapa negara bekas anggota Soviet (Ukraine) belakangan ini sangat berpengaruh pada Jerman.