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European natural gas futures prices on Monday surged to their highest level since late 2022 driven by renewed Middle East tensions and concerns over dropping energy supplies.

The Dutch TTF Natural Gas Futures, the benchmark for European gas, exceeded 84 euros per megawatt-hour, its highest level since late 2022, on the day.

Investors are concerned that ongoing tensions in the Middle East and obstacles to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger prolonged disruptions to supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Middle East.

Industry insiders warn that factors such as lower-than-expected winter temperatures and insufficient electricity supply generated by renewable energy will likely put more pressure on Europe's energy market.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said last week that recent supply crises had exposed vulnerabilities in global gas markets, warning that competition for limited LNG cargoes during periods of acute stress could lead to extreme price volatility and significant economic impacts.