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Concerns over escalating conflict involving the US, Iran and Israel increased fears around energy security, LNG supplies and potential disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. As peace negotiations emerged and the key shipping routes started to reopen, both gas and oil prices fell sharply, although renewed tensions and ongoing supply concerns kept some geopolitical risk premium in the market. But what does July have in store for businesses in the UK? [Troo](https://www.troocost.com/) energy trading expert [Melvyn Wilson](https://www.troocost.com/blog/author/melvyn-wilson) offers his guidance to help break down the major forces driving wholesale energy prices this week. In this article: - Learn how global energy markets are moving in July 2026. - Understand the issues affecting business energy prices today. - Discover what your business can do to manage risk in an unstable world. ## Energy market latest news: July 2026 | Key market driver | What happened | Price influence | | --- | --- | --- | | **Geopolitical developments:** | Escalation of military activity involving the US, Iran, Israel and Hezbollah during the first half of the month. | **UP** | | | Repeated concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the potential disruption of global oil and LNG trade flows. | **UP** | | | Announcement of a US–Iran peace agreement and subsequent ceasefire measures, leading to a sharp reduction in risk premiums. | **DOWN** | | | Several interruptions and delays to peace negotiations, which repeatedly reignited market concerns. | **UP** | | | Improved diplomatic progress toward month-end, including negotiation frameworks and limited sanctions relief, supporting confidence in continued de-escalation and shipping normalisation. | **DOWN** | | **Global supply/demand:** | Strong Asian LNG demand throughout June, driven by higher seasonal temperatures. Increased competition between Asian and European buyers for LNG cargoes. | **UP** | | | Growing confidence that Qatari LNG exports could recover relatively quickly, once LNG vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz are more secure. | **DOWN** | | **Supply and storage:** | EU gas storage levels rising steadily from approximately 40% to 48% during June. But remain remaining around 9% below corresponding 2025 levels. | **UP** | | | Strong Norwegian flows toward month-end reaching around 340 mcm/day, providing important supply support to Europe. | **DOWN** | | **Carbon market movements:** | UKA Dec-26 contracts trended higher through the month touching 4-month high of around £60p/ton driven by ongoing progress towards UK–EU ETS linkage | **UP** | | **Weather:** | Weather impacts became increasingly important during the second half of June, with a significant European heatwave during the month which increased cooling demand and gas-fired generation requirements. | **UP** | | | Reduced wind and hydro output supported power prices. | **UP** | | | Higher temperatures created operational constraints for sections of the French nuclear fleet, providing additional support to power markets. | **UP** | | | Forecasts show further possible heatwaves during July. | **UP** | | **Non-commodity costs:** | Non-commodity cost set to rise through till the 2030’s driven by Transmission and green levy increases. | **UP** | ## What is the energy market outlook? Energy markets enter July with a more balanced outlook. Improving LNG supply, strong Norwegian gas flows and continued progress in US–Iran negotiations should help limit price rises. However, risks remain. European gas storage levels are still below last year's levels, Asian LNG demand remains strong, and any disruption to Middle East shipping routes could quickly reintroduce a geopolitical risk premium. Overall, prices are expected to remain volatile but broadly range-bound, with a slight downward bias unless geopolitical tensions or supply disruptions re-emerge. ### Market data #### Gas price changes You can see the impact of the US/Iran conflict on gas prices from the end of February. ![A graph showing weekly wholesale gas price changes.](https://www.troocost.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1.png?width=887&height=476&name=Picture1.png) #### Power (Electricity) price changes You can see the impact of the US/Iran conflict on power prices from the end of February. ![A graph showing weekly wholesale electricity price changes.](https://www.troocost.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture2.png?width=903&height=483&name=Picture2.png) #### Wholesale energy price forecast #### Energy markets currently expect wholesale electricity prices in Winter 2027 to be lower than Winter 2026. #### While prices remain volatile in the short term, traders believe supply conditions could improve over the next two years, helping to reduce costs. #### However, these forecasts can change quickly if global events affect energy supplies. ![A graph showing monthly gas and electricity price forecasts..](https://www.troocost.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture3.png?width=987&height=509&name=Picture3.png) ## How we can help The world is changing. 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