EU natural gas (TTF front-month) closes above 85.00 EUR/MWh on October 31, 2026 (confirmed by ICE/Investing.com by October 31, 2026)
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✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 18. September 2026
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Predicted for 31. October 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
TTF front-month stands at approximately €78/MWh on September 18, 2026 – up +23% month-on-month and +137% year-on-year (Trading Economics). With the heating season commencing (October/November), persistent geopolitical risk (Russia-Ukraine energy strikes, open Cassandra prediction), and full European storage reducing refill pressure, seasonal drawdown should underpin prices. A threshold of €85/MWh represents +9% from current levels, achievable within six weeks at the current monthly momentum. No direct prediction market price available; calibration based on seasonal TTF patterns and current trend dynamics yields ~38%.
Data basis for this prediction
- TTF Front-Month 18.09.2026: ~78 EUR/MWh (Trading Economics / OilPriceAPI)
- TTF Preisentwicklung: +23,02 % (1 Monat), +137,61 % (1 Jahr) per 18.09.2026 (Trading Economics)
- Europäische Gasspeicher-Füllstand Herbst 2026: historisch hoch, saisonaler Abbau ab Oktober (GIE Aggregat)
- Russland-Ukraine-Energieangriff Sept–Okt 2026: offene Cassandra-Vorhersage (Angebotsrisikofaktor)
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: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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