European gas gets even cheaper amid warm start to the year

Energy prices have been a key driver of inflation, with low demand easing the burden on consumers

Mild temperatures are likely to continue next week, with much warmer-than-average weather forecasted for France and Germany

Natural gas prices in Europe are headed for a fourth weekly loss, with the energy crisis easing amid unseasonably warm weather that has reduced demand for heating.

Benchmark futures resumed their slide, declining 9% this week. Mild temperatures are likely to continue next week, with much warmer-than-average weather forecasted for France and Germany, according to Maxar Technologies Inc.