{
  "id": 7295753,
  "title": "UK Natgas Prices Rise Sharply as Middle East Tensions Persist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/uk-natgas-prices-rise-sharply-as-middle-east-tensions-persist",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/uk-natgas-prices-rise-sharply-as-middle-east-tensions-persist/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UK natural gas prices climbed 4% on Monday to a level not seen since December 2022, reaching above 206 pence per therm. This spike occurred amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down a vital oil pipeline following drone strikes, while the Houthi group's advance in Yemen heightened fears of additional disruptions to global energy supplies. Furthermore, a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf states to negotiate a possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was postponed.\n\nEurope is grappling with efforts to replenish its gas reserves, with storage levels below typical levels due to reduced LNG supplies from the Persian Gulf, mainly Qatar. While the European Commission recently stated there is no immediate threat to gas security this winter, a prolonged disruption to Gulf LNG supplies could intensify the global market, compelling European buyers to compete more fiercely with Asia. This shift could result in higher prices as heating demand increases.",
  "summary": "UK natural gas prices surged 4% to above 206 pence per therm on Monday, the highest level since December 2022, as tensions in the Middle East persist. Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed a critical oil pipeline after drone attacks, while an advance by Yemen’s Houthis fueled concerns over further disruptions to global energy supplies. Meanwhile, ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}