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| Gas prices closed slightly lower yesterday as the April-20, Q2-20 & Summer-20 contracts expired. Weaker demand also weighed on the near curve as the lockdown has reduced industrial consumption, while weaker coal and oil pressured down prices further along the curve. | Power prices were pushed down by the overall energy complex, with a sell off on coal and gas markets having a knock-on effect on carbon. An improved wind generation forecast for today also helped the prompt record a loss. |
| Market Open | Market Open |
| Gas prices have found support from a strong rebound in oil, with talks expected to take place between the US, Russia and Saudi Arabia with hopes that the current supply glut can come to an end. A drop in flows has also offered additional support to the front of the curve. | Power has followed other markets and climbed higher this morning, as contracts have been dictated by a jump in oil prices. The Coronavirus pandemic continues to pressure down financial markets but overall sentiment today is bullish. |
For a breakdown of the current generation mix visit our Power Generation Insights page.
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Brent Summary Brent 1st-nearby prices increased overnight as expectations of trilateral talks between the US, Russia and Saudi Arabia has offered optimism to traders. 1-year forward prices Market close data has revealed that the 1-year forward price for commercial gas moved higher, while commercial electricity increased – closing at 30.76ppt and £36.98/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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