EU Natural Gas (TTF Front-Month) closes above EUR 82.00/MWh on September 22, 2026 (confirmed by ICE or TradingEconomics by September 22, 2026)
Miss
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 19. September 2026
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Predicted for 22. September 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
On September 19, 2026, TTF settled at EUR 79.52/MWh — a daily gain of +4.14% and its highest level since December 2022. Since the start of the year, the price has nearly tripled (from ~EUR 27/MWh in January 2026). The structural driver is the US-Iran war (since February 28, 2026), which severely disrupts LNG flows from the Persian Gulf and pressures European gas storage ahead of winter. Reaching a close above EUR 82.00/MWh on Monday would require a further ~3.1% rise. Given current momentum (a single-day gain of +4.14% on September 19 alone), this is possible but uncertain — short-term profit-taking or a ceasefire signal from Iran could counteract it. No Polymarket market available.
Data basis for this prediction
- TradingEconomics.com: EU Natural Gas (TTF) – 79,52 EUR/MWh, +4,14 % (+3,16 EUR) am 19.09.2026
- EnergyRiskIQ.com: European Natural Gas Price Tracker, 19.09.2026
- GlobalSecurity.org: 2026 Iran War OPREP Day 203 – LNG-Disruption, 18.09.2026
- Wikipedia: 2026 Iran war – Kriegsbeginn 28.02.2026, Straße von Hormuz teilweise blockiert
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] TTF-Erdgas eröffnete am 22.09.2026 bei 78,74 EUR/MWh, klar unter 82,00 EUR/MWh (Investing.com).
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