www.economica.net/preturile-de-referinta-la-gaze-i

European natural gas prices have surpassed 97 euros per megawatt-hour, raising concerns about winter supply amid geopolitical tensions. Futures prices continue to rise, driven by expected heating demand as temperatures drop. Despite being lower than previous crisis peaks, this increase could fuel inflation and impact economic activity. LNG imports remain below last year's levels, highlighting Europe's reliance on these supplies. Storage levels are critically low, with EU gas storage at around 75%, the lowest since 2009, and Germany at just over 61%.