Gas markets remain under strain, prices elevated even as oil takes a tumble

Electricity prices here will remain elevated as Singapore depends largely on imported gas for its electricity needs. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
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SINGAPORE - Despite oil prices falling to their lowest levels since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, natural gas prices have instead headed north as Europe scrambles to secure supplies ahead of winter.

This, in turn, will keep electricity prices in Singapore elevated as the Republic depends on imported gas for about 95 per cent of its electricity needs.

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