TTF Prices Fall to 8-Week Low
European natural gas futures fell toward €33 per megawatt-hour, an eight-week low, as stable supply and easing geopolitical tensions pressured prices. The recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, brokered by US President Trump, removed the risk premium tied to fears of disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for a fifth of global liquefied natural gas trade. At the same time, weak demand for LNG from China, due to its slowing economy and increased US tariffs, has left more fuel available for Europe. Additionally, the EU reached a deal to loosen gas storage rules, allowing countries to meet the 90% fill target between October 1 and December 1, instead of maintaining it throughout the season.