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The price of European natural gas rose above €100 per megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022, France 24 reported on October 28, 2026, as winter approaches. The EU says it is not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities are only 72% full. The bloc has warned households to expect a difficult season ahead. France 24 also reported that the UK government is trying to cushion the impact of high energy bills.