The natural gas TTF for next month’s delivery slipped 6.51 percent, landing at 216 euros per megawatt hour (MWh). In today’s trading session, the Dutch market remained active as traders watched price movements unfold across the European energy landscape. The European Commission has outlined a series of intervention steps aimed at stabilizing the electricity market and easing consumer costs in mainland Europe.
Throughout trading, gas prices showed a wide swing, peaking at 237.75 euros per MWh around midday and easing to a low of 206.5 euros just before the close, according to session data. This volatility reflects ongoing reactions to policy signals, supply concerns, and shifting expectations about energy demand in the coming weeks.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted several policy directionsBrussels is considering to intervene in electricity markets. The plan includes measures to conserve energy during peak usage periods, impose taxes on unusually high profits earned by utility companies, and address the pricing dynamics of Russian gas alongside energy produced from renewable sources. These proposals aim to balance affordability for consumers with incentives for investment in cleaner energy sources.
Upcoming discussions will see energy ministers from EU member states convene to review the Commission’s strategy. The changing price environment and policy discourse are expected to shape the framework for market stability, supplier pricing, and regulatory oversight in the months ahead as member states weigh potential implementation steps.
In a historical comparison, prices a year earlier stood at approximately 55.3 euros per MWh, underscoring how policy actions and market conditions can influence the cost structure of natural gas and electricity across European markets over time.