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 fell to 81.16 EUR on August 18, 2026, down 0.48% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has fallen 2.53%, but it is still 14.05% higher than a year ago, 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 August 18 of 2026.
EU Carbon Permits fell to 81.16 EUR on August 18, 2026, down 0.48% from the previous day. Over the past month, EU Carbon Permits's price has fallen 2.53%, but it is still 14.05% higher than a year ago, 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 82.74 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 89.47 in 12 months time.