Published: · Region: European Union · Category: Forecast

European Gas and Power Markets React to Intensified Strikes on Ukrainian and Russian Energy Facilities

Theater: European Union
Time horizon: 7d
Published: 2026-05-24
Moderate confidence (65%)
Risk direction: escalatory · Impact: HIGH

Executive summary

Within 7 days, European gas and power markets are likely to see increased price volatility and a moderate upward drift as Russia escalates strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Ukraine sustains its UAV attacks on Russian refineries and pipelines. Even with limited direct supply impact on Europe, heightened perceptions of infrastructure vulnerability and potential transit disruptions will support higher risk premiums. Utilities and traders will accelerate hedging and storage strategies ahead of next seasonal demand peaks.

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