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| Market Close | Market Close |
| Gas prices were on the rise during Wednesday’s session as short sellers looked to leave their positions, causing a technical increase on gas markets. Oil, coal and carbon markets also moved higher, providing additional support. | Power contracts posted gains yesterday, following their gas counterparts, with a rise in oil, coal and carbon also a factor. However, comfortable renewables and a milder weather outlook limited upward movement at the front of the curve. |
| Market Open | Market Open |
| The UK gas system has opened long this morning and short term temperatures have been revised upwards, helping to weigh on near-curve gas prices. Further out, prices have stabilised as coal and carbon markets have settled, although Brent remains bullish. | Power prices have erased some of yesterday’s gains with downward pressure provided by a drop in feedstocks, coal, gas and carbon. Above average temperatures are also expected according to the 15-day forecast but wind levels are also predicted to drop in this time. |
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Brent Summary Brent 1st-nearby prices continue to rise as markets take direction from OPEC production cuts and the crisis in Venezuela; Brent started the session above $67/b. 1-year forward prices Market close data has revealed that the 1-year forward price for both commercial gas & commercial electricity decreased – closing at 52.28ppt and £54.41/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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