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European gas price tops $800 for first time since March

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What to know about European gas price tops $800 for first time since March

European gas prices on the ICE exchange reached over $800 per 1,000 cubic meters, marking the highest level since March 19. The report notes a 1.4% increase in September futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands.

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What happened

The price of gas in Europe exceeded $800 per 1,000 cubic meters in exchange trading for the first time since March 19, according to data from London’s ICE exchange.

Why it matters

The price of September futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands rose to around $800.8 per 1,000 cubic meters, or 66.2 euros per MWh.

Common ground

Prices were up more than 1.4% since the start of the day.

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European gas prices on the ICE exchange reached over $800 per 1,000 cubic meters, marking the highest level since March 19. The report notes a 1.4% increase in September futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 4 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The price of September futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands rose to around $800.8 per 1,000 cubic meters, or 66.2 euros per MWh.”
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The specific figure of $800.8 per 1,000 cubic meters (66.2 euros per MWh) for September futures at the TTF hub is only explicitly confirmed by the IR-PRESS source. Other sources mention different figures (e.g., $801.2 for October futures).
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web search NEUTRAL — On the Dutch TTF hub, the September futures contract rose to approximately $800.8 per 1,000 cubic meters, or €66.2 per MWh during the trading session.At its peak, quotes reached €66.77 per MWh, equiva…
https://ir-press.com/en/2026/08/21/20916/
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web search NEUTRAL — The cost of the October futures on the TTF hub in the Netherlands on Tuesday reached $ 801.2 per 1,000 cubic meters. m, or 65.5 euros per MWh (based on the current exchange rate of the euro to the dol…
https://www.yerepouni-news.com/european-gas-futures-hit-new-…
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web search NEUTRAL — European natural gas at the Dutch TTF hub stands at €79.38 per megawatt-hour, up 145.55% year over year. UK gas trades at 197.53 pence per therm, up 149.09%.
https://www.tradingnews.com/news/ng-2908-usd-holds-above-208…
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Claim 2: “The price of gas in Europe exceeded $800 per 1,000 cubic meters in exchange trading for the first time since March 19, according to data from London’s ICE exchange.”
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Two separate web search results confirm that the price of gas in Europe exceeded $800 per 1,000 cubic meters on August 21 for the first time since March 19.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Ice_Baby
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Jungle Love" is a song from the Time's third album, Ice Cream Castle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Love_(The_Time_song)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. is a Dutch multinational ice cream company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Incorporating several major ice cream brands and having about 21% of global market…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magnum_Ice_Cream_Company
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Claim 3: “Prices were up more than 1.4% since the start of the day.”
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The provided evidence for claim 2 contains general gas price data (AAA, Henry Hub, CFD charts) but does not mention a 1.4% increase on August 21.
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web search NEUTRAL — Natural gas fell to 2.88 USD/MMBtu on September 15, 2026, down 0.67% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 6.93%, but it is still 7.30% lower than a year ago, accor…
https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/natural-gas
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web search NEUTRAL — EV Charging Prices. Gas Cost Calculator.Premium Fuel Research. Top Trends. Today’s AAA National Average $4.3163. Price as of 9/14/26.
https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/
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web search NEUTRAL — Referring Pages: Natural Gas Futures Prices (NYMEX).
https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/hist/rngwhhdm.htm
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Claim 4: “The previous high was recorded on March 19, when the price of gas exceeded $850 per 1,000 cubic meters for the first time since December 2022 amid attacks on gas infrastructure in Middle Eastern countries.”
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The detail that prices exceeded $850 on March 19 for the first time since December 2022 due to Middle Eastern infrastructure attacks is only reported by the IR-PRESS source.
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web search NEUTRAL — This happened for the first time since March 19, when quotes reached higher values amid attacks on gas infrastructure in the Middle East.At that time, the price of gas exceeded $850 per 1,000 cubic me…
https://ir-press.com/en/2026/08/21/20916/
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web search NEUTRAL — Referring Pages: Natural Gas Futures Prices (NYMEX).
https://www.eia.gov/dnav/ng/hist/rngwhhdm.htm
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web search NEUTRAL — Gas Prices. State Gas Price Averages.
https://gasprices.aaa.com/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.