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European Power Prices Remain Elevated During Heat Wave
Elevated temperatures in June drove European electricity costs to their highest point since the 2022 energy crisis. Traders now cite the chance of additional hot spells this month as a factor keeping prices elevated.
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June temperatures across parts of Europe reached record levels and pushed wholesale power prices to their highest point since the 2022 energy crisis. Market participants said the risk of further heat waves this month is preventing prices from easing.
July delivery traded above seasonal averages in several major markets, according to trading data cited in the report. The same data showed that daily peaks in demand coincided with the hottest days of June.
have issued warnings for above-normal temperatures through mid-July in parts of southern and central Europe. Traders said any sustained period of high demand could keep upward pressure on prices in the near term.
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