RE: European gas rises further21 Jun 2022 12:17
European natural gas prices rose further as Moscow’s supply cuts reverberate across the region with governments turning to alternate power sources and urging consumers to lower use.
Benchmark futures gained as much as 5.2%. Germany, Austria and the Netherlands are going against previous policy by banking on dirtier coal to ensure the lights stay on. Major German industries are ready to lower consumption to allow gas to go into storage so there’s enough stockpiles for heating in the winter, a minister said.
The deep Russian cuts are threatening the European economy at a time of already high inflation and feeble growth. Uniper SE, Germany’s biggest buyer of Russian gas, said it may find it difficult to supply its own clients if the situation persists. The impact is also spreading, with Denmark declaring an “early warning” on shortages ... (from Bloomberg)