| Gas | Power |
| Market Close | Market Close |
| Gas prices found support in the afternoon following a stable-to-bearish open. The gains were thought to be technical ahead of the November contract’s expiry, ignoring a drop in coal, carbon and oil. | Power prices moved higher during Thursday’s session, following bullish movement on the gas curve. However, an expected uptick in temperatures and improved wind generation helped to pressure down the prompt. |
| Market Open | Market Open |
| Gas contracts continue to add to their price this morning due to an unplanned outage in Norway which reduced supply into the UK. A milder weather outlook has helped to restrict the gains, with a healthy LNG outlook also providing resistance. | Power prices continue to find support from a rise in gas contracts which has been dictated by a tighter supply picture. Coal and carbon markets also display marginal gains which has helped to push far-curve prices higher. |
For a breakdown of the current generation mix visit our Power Generation Insights page.
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Brent Summary Brent 1st-nearby prices have weakened further as the impact of the recent EIA report continues to dictate the market, with US stocks close to a record high. 1-year forward prices Market close data has revealed that the 1-year forward price for commercial gas increased, while commercial electricity displayed a loss – closing at 45.08ppt and £49.73/MWh, respectively. Today’s prices can also be found in an easy to read table on our ‘current UK energy price' page. |
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