Нагли скок цена гаса у Европи

January 29, 2026

TL;DR

European gas prices reached 42.4 euros per megawatt-hour, a six percent increase and the highest since March 2025.
The price hike is attributed to reduced LNG deliveries from the U.S. caused by winter storms impacting production and exports.
Europe's reliance on U.S. LNG has increased significantly following the cessation of Russian pipeline gas imports.
Rising U.S. domestic gas prices are intensifying competition for available resources, affecting both the U.S. and European markets.
Gas futures at the U.S. Henry Hub saw a significant daily jump, reaching $263.3 per 1,000 cubic meters on January 28th.
The price of gas at Henry Hub more than doubled between January 16th and 27th, reaching its highest level since December 2022.
Some companies are importing LNG into the U.S. market, further tightening competition for gas supplies.
Europe's position is weakened as the U.S. becomes both a primary supplier and a direct competitor for LNG during peak demand.
European underground gas storage levels have fallen to 44.95%, with less than 50 billion cubic meters of gas remaining.
Approximately 47 billion cubic meters of gas have been withdrawn from European storage since the start of the heating season.

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