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Energy Insights
Thomas McGlynn • 28 July 2025
UK Energy Market Update: 21st –25th July 2025
Steady gas, volatile power — a mixed week for business energy buyers
π‘ Summary at a Glance
| Market | Weekly Avg | Previous Week | % Change | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas (NBP) | 80.32p/th | 83.75 p/th | π» -4.10% | Lower |
| Power (ELEC) | £82.02/MWh | £84.09/MWh | π» -2.46% | Lower |
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A welcome dip in both gas and electricity prices after last week’s spike.
π Gas is down 4%, and power softened slightly — a helpful pause for those watching the market.
β‘ Day-Ahead Prices Breakdown
| π Date | β‘ Electricity (£/MWh) | π₯ Gas (p/th) |
|---|---|---|
| 21/07/2025 | 80.66 | 81.00 |
| 22/07/2025 | 82.16 | 80.25 |
| 23/07/2025 | 82.16 | 81.50 |
| 24/07/2025 | 81.40 | 77.55 |
| 25/07/2025 | 82.04 | 78.55 |
β οΈ No sharp anomalies, but prices held firm across the week. Gas dropped midweek as Norwegian flows stabilised.
π 5-Week Price Trend
| Week Ending | Avg Gas (p/th) | Avg Power (£/MWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 25/07/2025 | 80.32 | £82.02 |
| 18/07/2025 | 83.75 | £84.09 |
| 11/07/2025 | 81.22 | £77.90 |
| 04/07/2025 | 78.05 | £82.98 |
| 27/06/2025 | 87.72 | £58.82 β οΈ |
π’ After last week's jump, this week saw a gentle correction downward — welcome news for businesses yet to renew.ing.
π© Ready to Check Prices?
π Prices have dipped — but that doesn't always last.
Now could be a smart window to explore options without pressure.
π What’s Driving the Market?
π’ Gas Market Drivers
- π§ Norwegian flows steadied after earlier outages; flows near 311 mcm/day from Gassco on 23 July
- π¦ UK gas storage now 85%+ full at major terminals including South Hook and Isle of Grain
- π¬ LNG arrivals ongoing, with South Hook expecting a US cargo on 27 July
- π‘οΈ Cooler weather reduced gas-for-power demand.
π Power Market Drivers
- βοΈ Nuclear outages remain heavy — Hartlepool 1 & 2, Heysham 1 & 2, and Torness units still impacting baseload
- βοΈ Solar & wind improving toward end of week — forecasted output to exceed seasonal norms
- π
Interconnectors running steadily, but UK continued modest exports via BBL and IUK.
π 6–Month Energy Market Trends
Both gas and power prices remain well below their 6-month highs, but volatility remains likely through August.
β³ This may be a short-lived plateau before the next move — especially with nuclear shortfalls and global energy risk.
π‘ What This Means for Your Business
| Time Until Contract Ends | Fixed Contract Advice |
|---|---|
| 0–3 Months | β Get quotes now – this week offers a price window worth exploring. |
| 3–6 Months | βοΈ Monitor closely – we’re in a dip, but don’t get caught if the market rebounds. |
| 6–12 Months | π Track weekly – if your business likes price certainty, start soft market testing. |
| 12+ Months | π§ No urgency – but build a plan for your renewal quarter and subscribe to alerts. |
π What to Watch Next Week
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- π¬ New LNG cargoes expected from the US and Panama
- βοΈ Heysham and Torness outages continue — delays could pressure prices
- π¬οΈ Wind generation forecast to climb sharply
- π¦ Global oil & carbon markets reacting to wider geopolitical and inflationary signals
π Next Steps
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π¬ Final Thoughts
ο»ΏIt’s not often we see a softening in both gas and power during summer — but here we are.
- π Both markets fell, offering a useful window to review contract options
- π οΈ Norwegian gas and nuclear issues are still unresolved — this could reverse quickly
- β³ If you’re within 3 months of renewal, now may be a smart time to fix
Let’s help you take advantage of the current dip — or track it for when you’re ready.
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