
European stocks fall as colder temperatures arrive
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Natural gas on the Amsterdam TTF market has returned above 92 euros per MWh, with December futures contracts reducing the decline to 2.5% at 92.46 euros. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, European stocks fell to 74.56% (844.25 TWh) and German ones to 61.05% (151 TWh), while Italy stood at 91% (185.11 TWh), confirming itself as the country with the largest available reserves.
Natural gas on the Ttf Square in Amsterdam rises above 92 euros. Futures contracts for the month of December reduce the decline to 2.5% at 92.46 euros per MWh.
Meanwhile, European stocks are reducing with the coldest temperatures in recent days. According to Gas Infrastructure Europe, the association that brings together national network operators, in the EU they dropped to 74.56% at 844.25 TWh and in Germany to 61.05% at 151 TWh. Italy resists, standing at 91% at 185.11 TWh, confirming itself as the country with the highest available reserves.

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