European gas prices rise in early trade as markets focused on stockpiles ahead
of the winter heating season. Dutch TTF benchmark was up 3% at €74/MWh. Industry
group Gas Infrastructure Europe said EU gas storage is 70% full, well below the
seasonal average of 86%. US‑Iran diplomatic talks produced almost no substantive
progress, adding to energy uncertainty. ANZ analysts said increased LNG flows
into northwest Europe have eased some pressure but extensive Norwegian
maintenance has cut pipeline supplies, limiting inventory buffers.
