Cold snap boosts prices in European markets

Lower temperatures are supporting prices following the cold snap that has hit much of Europe. The NBP day-ahead rose to nearly 29 p/th ($4.17/MMBtu) on Tuesday, up from 28 p/th at the end of last week, supported by an increase in heating-related gas demand. Day-ahead prices have also risen on the continent, with the TTF up to roughly 28 p/th, up by more than 1 p/th since the end of last week.