29th March 2021 | Posted by: Lawrence Carson | Market Analysis

Gas Power
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The Suez Canal blockage helped boost a week of strength across both gas & power markets last week. Prices naturally jumped up as Apr 21 NBP rose 4.80p/therm on the week, leaving the contract trading at approximately 2p/therm premium over the Summer 21 contract. Power prices were dulled by flat carbon pricing last week as Apr 21, Summer 21, and Winter 21 baseload contracts rose by £2.61/MWh, £2.53/MWh, and £1.04/MWh, respectively.
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Temperatures are expected to climb this week, weighing down heavily on spot prices. Downward movement is seen across the curve this morning, with a bearish outlook held for the week ahead. A healthy renewable generation outlook has remained for this week, helping to weigh on the prompt. The majority of contracts across the curve have opened down this morning, with a bearish outlook held for the coming days.

For a breakdown of the current generation mix visit our Power Generation Insights page.

Brent Summary


Brent Crude oil has seen substantial increases and has opened the day +4.23% at 64.57$/bbl.


1-year forward prices


Market close data has revealed that the 1-year forward price for both commercial gas & commercial electricity decreased, closing at 49.35ppt and £60.25/MWh, respectively.

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Today’s prices can also be found in an easy to read table on our current UK energy price page.

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