Energy giants warn of tough winter ahead as gas set to keep fuelling inflation

Natural gas prices are set to soar to record highs in what could be a difficult winter season 

Natural gas prices are expected to continue soaring.

European energy executives have warned of a difficult winter ahead as natural gas prices soar to records, a grim prospect for households and businesses recovering from the global pandemic.

Gas prices in Europe are breaking records day after day as economies reopen and people return to the office, boosting demand just as supplies are falling short.