This newsletter was published 26.8.2026 at 17:33 pm CEST

The current prices on the European carbon market are as follows:

After several sessions of steady gains, the carbon market saw a sharper correction as selling pressure emerged just below 85 EUR level. The December 2026 EUA futures contract had advanced for four consecutive trading days, but the move higher lost momentum and prices have since retreated towards 82.50 EUR for December 2026 futures contract. The reversal highlights the resistance emerging at higher levels, although the market remains above the key support area around 81 to 82 EUR. Primary auctions have continued to provide a supportive signal, with sales generally clearing at a premium to the secondary market and healthy cover ratios pointing to solid underlying demand. At the same time, investment funds reduced their net long exposure by a further 2 million tonnes over the past week. The fact that this additional reduction in speculative length has had only a limited impact on prices suggests that selling pressure is being absorbed so far. Fundamentally, the picture remains mixed. Softer gas prices and lower overall thermal generation could weigh on near-term emissions demand, while strong power prices and the potential for gas-to-coal switching provide an offsetting effect. The resilience of EUAs despite weaker fuel prices indicates that broader market fundamentals remain supportive. Liquidity is still relatively low, although the summer holiday period is gradually coming to an end. A return of market participation could increase trading activity and potentially amplify moves in either direction.

German power prices are up by 3.90 EUR since last week, with the front-year contract trading at 112.50 EUR/MWh. API2 coal prices are down by 0.75 USD since last week, with the Cal-27 contract trading at 126.50 USD/tonne. Front-year gas prices are up by 3.070 EUR since last week, with the TTF Cal-26 trading at 47.520 EUR/MWh. EUR/USD is almost unchanged since last week and is currently trading at 1.1650.

Price development of EUA Dec2026 futures contract