At the closing of the auctions, the price of 1000 m3 gas was defined above the $539 level in Europe, APA Economics reports.
On 1st March the value of April futures makes up USD 533.6 according to the index of the Title Transfer Facility of Netherlands (TTF), the most liquid virtual sales center.
In comparison to the previous price (USD 511.5), it is 4.3% times more.
Recall that on the 7th of march last year the price of gas in Europe increased up to a maximum of USD 3900 setting several records during the day.