Coverage dated October 26, 2026

European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears

Headline from The Guardian

Jump fuelled by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions amid reports of US-Israeli plans to strike Iran European gas prices have jumped to levels not seen since 2022 as fears continue to grow around the continent’s supply this winter and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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  1. Oil Price

    Europe's Natural Gas Prices Soar to Four-Year High as Winter Looms (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Europe’s benchmark natural gas price jumped by 2% at opening in Amsterdam on Monday, extending the 7% weekly gain from last week, as concerns mount that the gas withdrawal season has started amid no signs that Qatar’s LNG flows would return anytime soon.

  2. The Guardian

    European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Jump fuelled by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions amid reports of US-Israeli plans to strike Iran European gas prices have jumped to levels not seen since 2022 as fears continue to grow around the continent’s supply this winter and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.