Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Gas and electricity prices remained higher on average during the year, driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Crude futures were higher in continuing up-and-down trade with spikes in geopolitical risk perception weighed against a bearish fundamental background.
European natural-gas prices rose in early trading as traders fear any escalation between the U.S. and Iran could disrupt LNG flows in the region.
European natural-gas prices extended gains in early trading, driven by fears of potential supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
E.ON’s earnings rose as it expanded and upgraded energy infrastructure across Europe and it raised its investment plan to 2030.
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