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Utility SwopShop Weekly Market Insights Week Ending 4th September
Gas
British gas prices retreated from their recent highs on Thursday, as the bullish momentum weakened following Trump’s comments that renewed attacks would be short-lived. The NBP spot contract fell by 2.8% to 175.50 GBp/therm, while the Winter 2026 contract declined by 2.2% to 178.45 p/therm.
Power
British power prices fell on Thursday, with the day-ahead contract dropping by almost 17% to 94.88 £/MWh, pressured by a forecast surge in wind generation for the following day. Further along the curve, the Winter 2026 contract declined by 1.5% to 145.05 £/MWh, tracking weaker gas prices.
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