Energy · Europe · Netherlands · October 26, 2026

European gas hits four-year high

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 26, 6:35 AM ET

Gas reached about 97 euros per MWh on fears of Middle East disruption. IEA says prices won't return to pre-war levels in 2027.

Why it matters

Raises heating and industry costs.

Background

The Iran war disrupted energy flows.

The story so far

1. Oct 18Europe braces for winter energy crunch as gas reserves run low
2. Oct 22European gas prices rise toward 90 euros on Middle East escalation
3. Oct 23European gas prices reach highest level since 2022
4. Oct 26European gas hits four-year high
5. Oct 30European gas tops 101 euros per megawatt-hour
6. Oct 31European gas tops 101 euros as winter looms

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Sources

• The Guardian ↗Oct 26, 6:35 AM ET
• Yonhap (Korean) ↗Oct 26, 12:28 PM ET
• OilPrice ↗Oct 26, 9:30 AM ET

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