European Gas Prices Jump Nearly 10%, Surpassing $515 Mark Amid Anticipation of International Negotiations

 Natural gas prices in Europe recorded a significant increase of 9.6% today, Monday, as TTF index futures in the Netherlands surpassed $515 per thousand cubic meters. London Stock Exchange analysts attributed this price acceleration to growing fears of a collapse in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, which cast a shadow over global energy markets in 2026. This surge coincided with Brent crude rising beyond the $96 per barrel threshold.