European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears

<p>Jump fuelled by fears of further Middle East supply disruptions amid reports of US-Israeli plans to strike Iran </p><p>European gas prices have jumped to levels not seen since 2022 as fears continue to grow around the continent’s supply this winter and the conflict in the Middle East.</p><p>Wholesale gas prices hit €97 (£81) a megawatt-hour on Monday, as temperatures across Europe fell and traders priced in stronger demand for heating.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/26/european-gas-prices-four-year-high-winter-supply-fears-middle-east">Continue reading...</a>