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European gas prices hit 100 euros for first time since 2022

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On October 28, European natural gas prices climbed to €100 per megawatt-hour, marking the highest level since 2022. This surge was driven by concerns over potential U.S. strikes on Iran and the need to stockpile gas ahead of winter. The price increase reflects worries about disruptions in Gulf energy exports but remains well below the €345 peak from March 2022 during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Weather forecasts predicting lower wind and solar generation also contributed to higher demand for natural gas.

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As of October 28, 2026, European natural gas prices reached 100 euros per megawatt-hour for the first time since 2022, surpassing €100.45 at one point in the day. This surge was driven by fears over potential U.S. military strikes on Iran following upcoming midterm elections and Tehran's possible retaliation against energy infrastructure in the Gulf region. Analysts like Arne Lohmann Rasmussen from Global Risk Management attribute this increase to both geopolitical tensions and the need for Europe to stockpile gas ahead of winter, as wind and solar power outputs are forecasted to be lower than usual. Despite these concerns, current prices remain significantly below the €345 per megawatt-hour peak observed during the 2022 energy crisis.

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LONDON - European natural gas prices climbed to the highest level since 2022 on Oct 28, topping €100 (S$143) per megawatt-hour, driven by concerns over the Middle East war and the need to fill reserves ahead of winter.

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🔮 The jump in gas prices on Oct 28 reflected concerns that the United States could launch a new wave of strikes on Iran after next week’s midterm elections, risking a retaliation by Tehran on energy infrastructure in the Gulf.

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European gas prices hit 100 euros for first time since 2022 AI generated asserted

prices → hit → 2022

prices → climb → winter

Around 1455 GMT (10.55pm in Singapore), the Dutch TTF futures contract – the benchmark for European gas – rose more than 4% to reach €100.45 per megawatt-hour. asserted

contract → rise → hour

Prices remain far below the peaks of the 2022 energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, when they reached €345 per megawatt-hour in March that year. asserted

they → remain → March

The jump in gas prices on Oct 28 reflected concerns that the United States could launch a new wave of strikes on Iran after next week’s midterm elections, risking a retaliation by Tehran on energy infrastructure in the Gulf. uncertain

States → reflect → Gulf

Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Gulf remain very limited, according to analysts. uncertain

Exports → liquefy → analysts

“Concerns about renewed escalation in the Middle East are driving prices higher,” said Arne Lohmann Rasmussen, chief analyst at Global Risk Management. asserted

Rasmussen → renew → Management

“However, weather forecasts are also providing support,” he added, as Europe is set for lower wind and solar generation, increasing demand for gas. asserted

Europe → provide → gas

Overall, European countries are consuming less gas than in 2022 as they increasingly switch to renewables to generate electricity. asserted

they → consume → electricity

Analysts believe this shift reduces the risk of a gas price spike translating into hikes for electricity bills as severe as those seen in 2022. asserted

shift → believe → 2022