Europe Gas Prices Signal Lingering Worry on Next Winter’s Supply

  • Muted demand, warmer weather put lid on near-term contracts
  • December futures have gained about 9% over the past two weeks

Power generation from renewables is set to gain momentum.

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Europe’s natural gas market is showing signs of lingering concern over next winter’s fuel supplies, even as immediate frictions ease.

While near-term contracts have fluctuated as the weather turns warmer, December futures — the most expensive contracts for the rest of the year — have gained about 9% over the past two weeks.