UK Gas Prices Soar Amid Renewed Iran-US Tensions
UK natural gas prices have rebounded past 143 pence per therm on Tuesday as uncertainty persists over renewed US-Iran diplomacy. President Trump stated that talks were underway, warning Iran it had a last chance to reach a deal and avoid large-scale air strikes.
Tehran denied holding talks with Washington, but confirmed discussions with Oman to ensure safe passage through the Hormuz waterway are progressing.
An attack on a commercial vessel in the waterway has highlighted ongoing security risks, disrupting roughly one-fifth of global LNG supply and intensifying competition between European and Asian buyers for cargoes.