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| Gas prices moved higher on Friday as contracts displayed a rebound from the fresh lows displayed at the end of 2019. A drop in flows from Russia into mainland Europe had little impact on prices and instead the gas curve found support from stronger oil prices, following events in Iran. | Power prices increased on Friday as coal, gas, carbon and feedstock markets were all pushed up by strengthening oil. Overall fundamentals remained healthy but a mild weather outlook and strong wind levels did little to curb bullish movement. |
| Market Open | Market Open |
| The UK gas system is oversupplied this morning but gas prices remain slightly bullish as energy markets continue to find direction from stronger oil. Coal markets also display gains but a mild weather outlook and healthy storage levels have helped to limit upward movement at the front of the curve. | Sentiment on energy markets is largely unchanged this morning with on-going support provided by rising oil. Commodities have increased across the board and continue to dictate power prices which ignore a healthy supply/ demand outlook. |
For a breakdown of the current generation mix visit our Power Generation Insights page.
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Brent Summary Brent 1st-nearby prices climbed above $70/b at the end of last week but have eased down this morning. All eyes remain on Iran following US airstrikes which killed a top general, with some form of retaliation likely. 1-year forward prices Market close data has revealed that the 1-year forward price for both commercial gas & commercial electricity increased – closing at 39.41ppt and £45.98/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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