European natural gas prices slide more than 7% as geopolitical risks ease
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European natural gas prices fell over 7% as the geopolitical risk premium eased on signs Middle East hostilities have paused and shipping risks near the Strait of Hormuz have improved; softer oil prices reinforced the move. However, tight fundamentals persist: EU storage is ~55.35% (below the five-year average) and NW Europe LNG imports are ~22% below the past-30-day average, keeping volatility elevated.
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European natural gas prices fell more than 7% in a single session as the geopolitical risk premium retreated after signs that hostilities in the Middle East have ceased and shipping prospects through the Strait of Hormuz improved. A parallel decline in international oil prices also helped ease pressure on the gas market. However, volatility persists as European gas inventories are at 55.35%, below the five-year average, while LNG supplies to Northwestern Europe are about 22% below the average of the past 30 days. Forecast above-normal temperatures in several parts of Europe, including Moldova by the end of this week, could support gas demand for power generation in the period ahead.
