gas futures prices in Europe reached a new record high for the first time exceeded $ 1,200 per thousand cubic meters, according to TASS, citing data from ICE Exchange.
The cost of the November futures on the index of the Dutch a TTF, the most liquid European hub, a few minutes after the opening of trading exceeded a record $ 1,200 per thousand cubic meters. Maximum start of trading amounted to 1228.8 dollars.
Recall October 1 the price of gas for the first time in Europe has updated the historical record, reaching $ 1,200 per cubic meter. It is assumed that one of the reasons for such a drastic increase in prices would be to reduce the flow of gas through the Yamal-Europe is almost three times.