European Gas Prices Extend Gains

2026-06-04 06:51 By Judith Sib-at 1 min. read

European natural gas futures rose to €49.2 per megawatt hour, extending the previous session's gains amid a lack of diplomatic progress between the US and Iran.

The flare-up in fighting between the two nations this week underscored risks to negotiations.

The mismatched statements also added to uncertainty, with Iran reporting that there had been “no tangible progress” in the talks, while President Trump said that talks are going "very well" and a deal could happen this weekend.

Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, though it is contingent on a complete halt to Hezbollah attacks and the withdrawal of its operatives south of the Litani River.

The continued lack of progress toward ending the conflict is increasing the risk that flows from the Persian Gulf could remain disrupted for an extended period.

This has fueled concerns that Europe could struggle to rebuild gas inventories ahead of winter, with only 38% of its storage capacity currently filled.



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European Gas Prices Extend Gains
European natural gas futures rose to €49.2 per megawatt hour, extending the previous session's gains amid a lack of diplomatic progress between the US and Iran. The flare-up in fighting between the two nations this week underscored risks to negotiations. The mismatched statements also added to uncertainty, with Iran reporting that there had been “no tangible progress” in the talks, while President Trump said that talks are going "very well" and a deal could happen this weekend. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire, though it is contingent on a complete halt to Hezbollah attacks and the withdrawal of its operatives south of the Litani River. The continued lack of progress toward ending the conflict is increasing the risk that flows from the Persian Gulf could remain disrupted for an extended period. This has fueled concerns that Europe could struggle to rebuild gas inventories ahead of winter, with only 38% of its storage capacity currently filled.
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