European power prices ease as gas markets weaken
December 16, 2025
European power prices rose across most markets in October 2025 as renewable generation weakened and gas-fired output increased. Wind and solar generation dropped compared with September, prompting higher gas burn to balance the system. Despite broadly stable fuel and CO₂ prices, the shift toward thermal generation pushed day-ahead power prices upward in key markets including Germany, France and Spain. Gas […]
