Natural Gas

Energy Systems Under Pressure

Energy prices in 2026 are being pressured by a messy mix of geopolitical risk, fuel market linkages, rising electricity demand, and tighter grid conditions, which makes energy cost planning more volatile and harder to predict.

Winter Market Analysis: Record-Breaking Price Volatility

Recent Arctic cold snap exposed how quickly natural gas volatility can drive up Ontario electricity prices, revealing a deeper structural dependence on gas that is likely to worsen as nuclear refurbishments increase reliance on gas-fired generation.

A little Speculation on Potential Geopolitical Influences on Global Energy Markets

Canada’s LNG Pitch to Europe: Building for a Demand That’s Already Disappearing

Canada is doubling down on its LNG and critical minerals pitch to Europe, but analysts warn that falling EU gas demand, stalled export projects, and looming stranded-asset risks reveal a widening gap between political rhetoric and market reality.

Higher Natural Gas Prices Send Electricity Costs Higher

Understanding the critical link between natural gas and electricity prices reveals how marginal pricing mechanisms affect your energy costs, especially in Ontario's unique market structure with Global Adjustment rates.

Does the Prospect of Increasing Natural Gas Costs Seem Intimidating?

Global natural gas prices are surging due to supply constraints, increased demand, and rising carbon costs, with experts predicting sustained high costs for consumers through the decade.