The price of Dutch TTF natural gas rose over 4% to €51 per megawatt-hour, its highest since October 2023, following the cessation of Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine. Cold temperatures have exacerbated the situation, leading to a 5% drop in EU gas imports. European gas inventories are at 75%, depleting rapidly due to the cold. While there is no immediate energy crisis, Europe is vulnerable to market volatility and rising prices, particularly affecting Central European countries like Hungary and Slovakia. The EU is exploring alternative gas supplies to mitigate the impact. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)