UK Gas Prices Hold Steady Ahead of US Sanctions on Iran
UK natural gas prices have dipped slightly but remain near recent highs of 161 pence per therm, as investors await details of a US plan to economically isolate Iran. Treasury Secretary Bessent is set to hold a press conference today, where she will outline the 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran.
The move follows President Trump's threat last week to impose sanctions on countries that continue trading with Tehran. However, Iran has dismissed these threats as a sign of desperation, stating that new sanctions will fail to defeat them.
In Europe, concerns over gas inventories are growing, as ongoing tensions between the US and Iran have kept the Strait of Hormuz largely closed, delaying Qatari LNG deliveries to Europe. This, combined with heatwave-driven cooling demand, has slowed the pace of inventory replenishment, leaving European storage levels under greater pressure ahead of winter.