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Operators are filling storage depots in preparation for the winter season. The crisis in the Middle East remains unresolved.
Gas prices hit a new three-year high as operators rush to fill storage depots ahead of winter, with no solution to the Middle East crisis in sight.
In Amsterdam, the reference market, TTF contracts are rising by 4% to 76.3 euros after a peak at 77.13, marking the highest levels since January 2023.

The associations of the former Ilva have accepted the government's appeal by freezing the collective dismissal procedures, awaiting the decision of the Court of Milan on the suspension of the stop of the hot area. The government is open to public participation and proposes permanent tables for the decarbonised relaunch of the Taranto steel hub, while the unions ask for concrete interventions and public direction.

The general secretary of Fiom Michele De Palma declared that the confrontation with the government over the former Ilva at Palazzo Chigi was very close to breaking down, asking for guarantees for the workers and announcing a reconvocation within two days.

The former Ilva related trade unions freeze layoffs after the government's appeal, which opens up to public participation and focuses on decarbonisation and green. The decision of the Court of Appeal of Milan is expected tomorrow.

The Italian government, through the undersecretary Alfredo Mantovano, opens up the possibility of public participation in the former Ilva, subjecting it to the presentation of a solid industrial plan. The extraordinary administration will continue during the negotiation phase.

The president of Aigi, Nicola Convertino, announced the suspension of collective layoffs for the former Ilva related industries, pending the ruling of the Court of Milan, citing a sense of institutional responsibility and the transition towards green steel.

Foreign travelers confirm the growth in tourist spending in Italy for summer 2026, recording a +9% between May and August compared to the previous year. Spain, Türkiye and Australia are among the rapidly growing markets, with particular interest also in the villages.