- Germany instructed state-owned SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH to procure and store natural gas in the coming weeks as the region faces unusually low inventories before winter.
- French inflation accelerated to 3.4% in September from 2.6% in August, the fastest pace in more than two years, driven by surging oil and natural gas costs.
- European natural gas prices have soared since the war in Iran trapped a fifth of global LNG supply behind the Strait of Hormuz, raising household energy bills and industrial costs.
- The ECB has raised key interest rates twice since June, with potential for further increases as energy-driven inflation pressures persist.
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“The German government has instructed state-owned energy company SEFE Securing Energy for Europe GmbH to procure and store natural gas in the coming weeks as the region faces pressure to bolster unusually low inventories before winter.”
“Inflation in France quickened to the fastest pace in more than two years as surging oil and natural gas costs continue to weigh on Europe’s economy.”
“European natural gas prices have soared dramatically since the war in Iran trapped a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas supply behind the Strait of Hormuz.”