UK Natural Gas Prices Rise Further

2026-05-18 06:36 By Judith Sib-at 1 min. read

UK natural gas futures rose further above 126 pence per therm, reaching a near six-week high, amid ongoing supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf.

US-Iran negotiations remained deadlocked as both sides maintained a tough stance, keeping the Strait of Hormuz largely inaccessible.

President Donald Trump warned Iran of possible consequences if a deal was not reached quickly, saying his patience was running out.

A drone attack at a UAE nuclear facility over the weekend also highlighted the fragility of the ceasefire.

Meanwhile, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that the strait should be open, though no concrete steps were taken to restore normal transit conditions.

LNG shipments to Europe have been disrupted since the conflict began in late February, particularly after fighting spread to major production facilities in Qatar.

The situation has heightened concerns across Europe as the region seeks to replenish gas storage ahead of next winter.



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UK Natural Gas Prices Rise Further
UK natural gas futures rose further above 126 pence per therm, reaching a near six-week high, amid ongoing supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf. US-Iran negotiations remained deadlocked as both sides maintained a tough stance, keeping the Strait of Hormuz largely inaccessible. President Donald Trump warned Iran of possible consequences if a deal was not reached quickly, saying his patience was running out. A drone attack at a UAE nuclear facility over the weekend also highlighted the fragility of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that the strait should be open, though no concrete steps were taken to restore normal transit conditions. LNG shipments to Europe have been disrupted since the conflict began in late February, particularly after fighting spread to major production facilities in Qatar. The situation has heightened concerns across Europe as the region seeks to replenish gas storage ahead of next winter.
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