Market Updates
August 17, 2026
Gas Market: UK gas prices soften as Strait of Hormuz talks stagnate, Iran and U.S. both individually stated that they are in control of the waterway
Gas Market: Vessel transit through the strait hits lowest level in 3-weeks
Gas Market: Front-month NBP contract down 1.43p to 148.48p per therm, the prompt market tracked the movements with the Day ahead contract stepping down 2.51p
Power Market: GB baseload power prices eased on Thursday tracking the NBP curve as uncertainty lingers across the energy markets
Power Market: European carbon prices rose in illiquid session bringing the EUA-26 contract up to €82.77 per tonne
Oil Market: Crude oil prices step down as OPEC report signals weakening demand and U.S. crude inventories show strong growth, offsetting Hormuz uncertainty
Oil Market: Brent front-month falls $1.91 to settle at $87.07/bbl, WTI down $2.02 to $81.25/bbl
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