Gas prices increase ahead of US and Ukraine talks
NBP gas prices resumed their upward trajectory at the NBP on Monday ahead of US-Ukraine talks.
The market continued to rebound from last week’s year-to-date lows, with both the Summer 25 and Winter 25 key contracts closing just above the 100p/therm psychological level amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Talks are ongoing this morning between Ukrainian and US diplomats in Jeddah, along Saudi Arabia’s west coast. President Zelensky met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman earlier today, but neither the Ukrainian leader nor his US counterpart, President Trump, are expected to attend the latest negotiations.
Markets have been eagerly awaiting the outcome of today’s talks due to their implications for a potential ceasefire and subsequent peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
The NBP has opened firm this morning, with the Summer 25 front-season contract currently being offered at a slight premium of approximately 2p/therm (0.07p/kWh) when compared to its previous settlement at the time of writing.
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Price commentary courtesy of Crown Gas and Power 