Europe’s Gas Market Braces for Winter Shock as Traders Bet Prices Could Double
Options trading points to a winter rally as benchmark gas prices have risen more than 40% since the war began, Bloomberg data show.
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Europe’s Gas Market Braces for Winter Shock as Traders Bet Prices Could Double
The options market of European natural gas futures of the past week suggests that traders fear the benchmark gas prices could more than double in the coming winter as the protracted supply disruption from the Middle East threatens Europe’s gas refill season. Some traders have traded options contracts for the October-March period at strips of up to $117 (100 euros) per megawatt-hour (MWh), according to data compiled by Bloomberg. That’s more th…
Europe’s Gas Market Braces for Winter Shock: Traders Betting on Prices Doubling - Energy News Beat
Europe’s natural gas market is once again on the brink of turmoil as traders place aggressive bets that benchmark prices could more than double ahead of the 2026/2027 winter. Options contracts for the October–March delivery period have traded as high as €100 per megawatt-hour (MWh), compared to the current front-month TTF price hovering around €45/MWh. The catalyst? Geopolitical shocks in the Middle East that have slashed LNG supply from Qatar a…
European gas traders rush into options as winter price risks mount
European natural gas traders are increasingly turning to options markets to protect against a potential surge in prices next winter, as ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy flows, according to a report by Bloomberg. Recent options activity over the past week indicates that market participants are positioning for European benchmark gas prices to climb toward €100 per megawatt-hour during the peak winter season — …
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