EU Natural Gas Extends Rally

2026-03-04 07:34 By Judith Sib-at 1 min. read

European natural gas futures rose more than 4% to above €56/MWh, extending their rally to hit an over three-year high.

Prices have surged 60% over the past two days following the shutdown of Qatar's LNG facilities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Uncertainty over the timeline for restoring production at QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan plant, the world's largest LNG export hub, has heightened fears of a supply shortfall, particularly as the Strait’s closure has also constrained shipments from other major producers in the region.

Meanwhile, President Trump said on Tuesday that the US would insure and accompany ships passing through the Gulf if needed, though key details of this plan remain unclear.

These ongoing disruptions are placing additional strain on Europe’s already depleted winter gas storage, raising concerns about summer restocking.



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