| Gas | Power |
| Market Close | Market Close |
| Trading activity on the European gas markets was weak yesterday due to the UK market being closed. The bullish price trend continued as confirmed by trades on the continent. | Increases on gas, carbon and coal markets boosted power prices again. Decreases in nuclear power availability, along with a lack of wind power also meant higher power margins. |
| Market Open | Market Open |
| Norwegian supply will continue to be limited today. Trading at overbought levels means that near curve prices could be more limited. Further out, the trend should remain bullish. | Further gains on the power prices are expected today. The UK markets will have some making up to do today whilst continental power markets traded significantly up yesterday. |
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Brent Summary Brent is now trading above $76/b. Prices are expected to continue on their positive path as Brent could hold above the $76/b mark. 1-year forward prices Market close data has revealed that the 1-year forward price for both commercial gas and commercial electricity increased – closing at 65.96ppt and £64.50/MWh, respectively. |
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