European gas prices hit 85 EUR/MWh, highest since 2022 crisis

Dutch TTF natural gas futures exceeded 85 euros/MWh, the highest level since late 2022, signaling renewed supply concerns in Europe. The price remains far below the August 2022 peak of 340 euros/MWh, but the upward trend is reigniting worries about energy affordability, particularly for vulnerable households. The study cited highlights that isolated individuals and single-parent families are most exposed to energy cost burdens.