EU carbon permit prices topped €85 per tonne, the highest since January, supported by higher energy prices and heightened geopolitical tensions, while the European Commission unveiled a major overhaul of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) aimed at balancing climate ambition with industrial competitiveness. The proposal would slow the annual reduction in the emissions cap to 3.7% during 2031–2035 and 1.7% from 2036, while extending free carbon allowances until 2037 for companies that invest in decarbonization projects in Europe. Companies would, however, need to invest in decarbonization projects within Europe to qualify for those allowances. The reforms also include changes to the Market Stability Reserve, limited use of international carbon credits, broader ETS coverage for aviation and shipping, and a recommendation that member states allocate half of ETS revenues to clean-energy investments.

EU Carbon Permits rose to 81.51 EUR on July 31, 2026, up 0.27% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has risen 2.48%, and is up 14.74% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, EU Carbon Permits reached an all time high of 105.73 in February of 2023. This page includes a chart with historical data for EU Carbon Permits. EU Carbon Permits - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on July 31 of 2026.

EU Carbon Permits rose to 81.51 EUR on July 31, 2026, up 0.27% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has risen 2.48%, and is up 14.74% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. EU Carbon Permits is expected to trade at 84.90 EUR by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 91.21 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,732.00 59.00 2.21% 6.64% 35.38% Jul/31
CRB Index 492.30 -1.27 -0.26% 8.98% 33.19% Jul/30
GSCI 686.45 2.71 0.40% 11.18% 25.82% Jul/31
EU Carbon Permits 81.22 -0.07 -0.09% 2.11% 14.33% Jul/31
Wind Energy Index 23.60 -0.21 -0.88% -4.92% 23.17% Jul/31
Nuclear Energy Index 38.74 -1.02 -2.57% -11.00% 0.62% Jul/31
Solar Energy Index 49.28 -0.41 -0.83% -15.05% 34.98% Jul/31


EU Carbon Permits
Trading Economics Carbon Emissions Allowances Prices are sourced from the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the world's largest cap and trade greenhouse gas emissions market. Allowances for carbon emissions are first allocated considering EU directives for the maximum amount of greenhouse gases that can be emitted. Allowances for carbon emissions are then auctioned and traded.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
81.51 81.29 105.73 0.01 2005 - 2026 EUR Daily

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EU Carbon Prices Hover at 6-Month High
EU carbon permit prices topped €85 per tonne, the highest since January, supported by higher energy prices and heightened geopolitical tensions, while the European Commission unveiled a major overhaul of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) aimed at balancing climate ambition with industrial competitiveness. The proposal would slow the annual reduction in the emissions cap to 3.7% during 2031–2035 and 1.7% from 2036, while extending free carbon allowances until 2037 for companies that invest in decarbonization projects in Europe. Companies would, however, need to invest in decarbonization projects within Europe to qualify for those allowances. The reforms also include changes to the Market Stability Reserve, limited use of international carbon credits, broader ETS coverage for aviation and shipping, and a recommendation that member states allocate half of ETS revenues to clean-energy investments.
2026-07-23
EU Carbon Permits Hits 23-week High
EU Carbon Permits increased to 82.67 EUR, the highest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, EU Carbon Permits gained 0.77%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 17.71%.
2026-07-20
EU Carbon Permits Hits 4-week Low
EU Carbon Permits decreased to 78.26 EUR, the lowest since June 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, EU Carbon Permits lost 1.81%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 12.41%.
2026-07-17