EU carbon permit prices fell to €72.6 per ton, the lowest in five months, after Germany signalled openness to revising or delaying the bloc’s carbon market, raising concerns about future demand for allowances. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the system should be reconsidered if it fails to cut emissions and support industry in shifting to cleaner production, increasing expectations of policy changes. The comments highlight rising pressure from Europe’s largest economy to ease the burden of climate rules on industrial competitiveness. The EU already agreed last year to postpone a separate carbon market for buildings and road transport due to concerns over energy costs and public backlash. Potential adjustments could include slowing the phaseout of free permits, altering supply controls or adding flexibility for energy intensive sectors.

EU Carbon Permits fell to 70.10 EUR on February 16, 2026, down 0.82% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has fallen 20.47%, and is down 9.21% 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 February 16 of 2026.

EU Carbon Permits fell to 70.10 EUR on February 16, 2026, down 0.82% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has fallen 20.47%, and is down 9.21% 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 69.84 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 64.72 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Baltic Dry 2,083.00 -12.00 -0.57% 33.01% 163.01% Feb/13
CRB Index 385.93 0.44 0.11% 0.21% 2.30% Feb/13
GSCI 583.85 0.77 0.13% 1.80% 2.53% Feb/13
EU Carbon Permits 70.17 -0.48 -0.68% -20.39% -9.12% Feb/16
Wind Energy Index 23.13 0.06 0.26% 7.13% 54.10% Feb/13
Nuclear Energy Index 52.01 0.15 0.29% -1.50% 85.55% Feb/13
Solar Energy Index 57.86 1.06 1.87% 12.37% 67.47% Feb/13


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
70.10 70.68 105.73 0.01 2005 - 2026 EUR Daily

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EU Carbon Permits Hits 23-week Low
EU Carbon Permits decreased to 72.80 EUR, the lowest since September 2025. Over the past 4 weeks, EU Carbon Permits lost 19.72%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 6.66%.
2026-02-12
EU Carbon Prices Hit 5-Month Low on German Signals
EU carbon permit prices fell to €72.6 per ton, the lowest in five months, after Germany signalled openness to revising or delaying the bloc’s carbon market, raising concerns about future demand for allowances. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the system should be reconsidered if it fails to cut emissions and support industry in shifting to cleaner production, increasing expectations of policy changes. The comments highlight rising pressure from Europe’s largest economy to ease the burden of climate rules on industrial competitiveness. The EU already agreed last year to postpone a separate carbon market for buildings and road transport due to concerns over energy costs and public backlash. Potential adjustments could include slowing the phaseout of free permits, altering supply controls or adding flexibility for energy intensive sectors.
2026-02-12