European Energy Stress: Natgas Surge, Russian Diesel, France Gloom
Europe faces converging energy pressures: natural gas prices near triple digits amid an early cold snap, three Russian diesel tankers heading to the US (one sanctioned), and French consumer confidence collapsing under a bond crisis.
What we know
An account on X reports European natgas prices approaching €100 as a cold snap arrives earlier than expected. @FT reveals three Russian diesel tankers steaming for the US, including one under current sanctions. Another account on X adds Russia's Novak saying Russia can reroute and sell all gas if Europe rejects it. On France specifically, another account on X covers consumer confidence tanking amid a bond crisis and far-left riots, while another account on X (in For You) reports the government filing legislation to allow social media censorship of riot-inciting content.
Sources
“Three Russian diesel tankers steam for US — including one under sanctions”
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