Warm weather and enough reserves in Europe are supporting the easing of the energy crisis. As a result, a decline in gas prices was observed.
Gas futures fell by 3.1% on Wednesday. In the coming days, it is expected that temperatures will rise after the cold snap and that gas demand will fall. The key U.S. export terminal Freeport is making efforts to restart operations. LNG shipments are expected to increase.
Reduced gas consumption and soft winter weather have helped to keep gas reserves, which are now above the normal level. In addition, the increase in LNG supplies has also contributed to significant price declines in recent weeks. Based on this, some politicians and economists are suggesting that the worst of Europe's energy crisis is over.
Analysts at Deutsche Bank AG said that they are more optimistic, as reserves have increased and gas prices have fallen. Inflation is down, as well as uncertainty.
A decrease in pipeline supplies from Norway due to maintenance has been replaced by an increase. This enhances bearish sentiment, but some more maintenance work is expected this month.