Daily Energy Market Report & Business Rates | Smart Energy Co
📢 Daily Energy Market Report – 23/04/2025
From The Smart Energy Company – Specialists in Business Energy Contracts
🧠 Key Takeaways
- ✅ Gas and power both slipped Tuesday as economic fears weighed on markets
- ✅ Front-month gas down 3.76% as EU storage injections ramp up
- 🛢 Oil rebounded 1.8% on fresh Iran sanctions and easing trade tensions
- 📉 Analysts say market isn’t oversupplied – but economic headwinds persist
- 🧊 Storage growth beating 5-year average: 48–59 bcm still needed to hit targets
📊 Gas & Electricity Price Movements
| Date | Gas Price (p/th) | Power Price (£/MWh) | % Change (Gas) | % Change (Power) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today (23/04/2025) | 84.50 | 89.00 | - | - |
| Previous Day | 86.35 | 89.50 | ✅ 🔻 -2.14% | ✅ 🔻 -0.56% |
| Last Week | 82.60 | 65.49 | ❌ 🔺 +2.30% | ❌ 🔺 +35.90% |
| Last Month | 103.00 | 63.57 | ✅ 🔻 -17.96% | ❌ 🔺 +40.00% |
| Last Year | 75.00 | 73.00 | ❌ 🔺 +12.67% | ❌ 🔺 +21.92% |
🧠 Business Insight
- ✅ Gas has dropped 18% from a month ago – another key savings window
- ❗ Power surged 35% in a week – still worth benchmarking now
- 📌 Storage progress may help cap price spikes – but nothing’s guaranteed
📅 Month-Ahead Energy Price Movements – May 2025
| May 2025 | Gas (p/therm) | Electricity (£/MWh) |
|---|---|---|
| Today (Open) | 83.99 | 73.90 |
| Previous Day (Close) | 86.88 | 74.80 |
| Change | ✅ 🔻 -3.33% | ✅ 🔻 -1.20% |
📌 Fixed-term gas contracts for May remain below April's close. A good time to review your options.
⚡ What’s Driving the Market?
🔹 Gas Market Overview
- NBP front-month lost 3.76% on Tuesday to 83.79 p/th
- TTF front-month fell 3.96% to 34.24 €/MWh
- EU storage injections reached 1.6 bcm last week – well above the 5-year avg
- To hit 80–90% by winter, 48–59 bcm more needed
- At time of writing:
- NBP at 87.75 p/th
- TTF at 35.65 €/MWh
- Hammerfest LNG offline for maintenance until July
- Shell pushing forward with Venezuelan Dragon gas field prep
- Analysts say despite gains, oversupply risk is low
📌 Mild temperatures and above-average storage are supporting current softness
🔹 Power Market Overview
- Power prices dipped slightly to £89.00/MWh despite broader pressure
- Wind generation forecasts remain low in short term
- Mild weather = reduced gas-for-power demand
- Europe still running 2–5°C above seasonal norms this week
- UK wind will stay below seasonal norms through early May
📌 A fairly balanced picture for demand – but volatility can return fast
🔹 Oil Market Overview
- Brent crude rose 1.8% to $67.44/bbl
- New sanctions on Iran reversed Monday’s drop
- Trade optimism: US Treasury suggests renewed talks with China
- Trump again pressuring Fed for interest rate cuts
- Gold hits $3,450 as investors seek safer assets
📌 Oil has regained momentum – but broader sentiment remains fragile
📈 Recent Market Trends (See Graph Below)
- ✅ Gas: Still 18% lower than last month
- ⚡ Power: Surged short term – a smart time to benchmark
- 🛢 Oil: Back near $67, but macro worries remain
📅 Energy Contract Advice Based on Your Renewal Window
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Advice Based on Your Renewal Timeline:
👉 Renewing Within 3 Months
✅ Month-ahead gas is well below spring highs – a great time to fix
👉 Renewing Within 3–6 Months
🧮 Use today’s pricing to set a benchmark and review weekly
👉 6+ Months Out?
📊 Request a quote and track trends monthly – prep for a mid-year refresh
📞 Lock In a Fixed Energy Quote While Rates Remain Low
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🧠 Final Thoughts from The Smart Energy Company
- ✅ Gas prices are comfortably lower than April highs
- ⚠️ Storage optimism helps – but summer supply still uncertain
- 🔎 Lock in fixed quotes early to beat the next round of volatility
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