# Gas price: increase in France and Europe in autumn 2026 > On October 24, 2026, the CRE announces a 6.6% increase in gas prices effective November 1. On October 25, the decline in the number of gas subscribers raises network costs for households that remain connected. On October 27, data on imported commodity prices show that in September 2026, the price of oil in euros rose 16.5% month‑on‑month and gas prices rose 21.2%. On October 28, European gas prices surpass 100 euros per megawatt‑hour for the first time since 2022, while Europe plans a phased total phase‑out of Russian gas imports in 2027 amid a blockage of Qatari gas linked to the war in Iran. On October 31, Russian LNG imports to the EU reach a record level before the full ban scheduled for January 1, notably due to the war in the Middle East. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 6 events nationwide, followed from 24 October 2026 to 31 October 2026. 26 articles from 17 sources (economy); last updated on 31 October 2026 at 07:30. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 24 October 2026 at 10:40 - Updated: 31 October 2026 at 07:30 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/58-gas-price-increase-in-france-and-europe-in-autumn-2026 ## Reported figures - 200 euros - 182,88 € - 194,90 € - 100 euros le mégawattheure - 100 euros ## Coverage angles The three sides cover the crossing of 100 euros per megawatt‑hour as a major fact, but differ in angle: the left emphasizes the arrival of the heating season and high wholesale prices, recalling the 2022 energy crisis; the centre outlines the causes and practical consequences for households, with advice to reduce bills and the 6.6% increase on November 1; the right highlights the historic threshold and supply factors. **Common ground** - European gas prices crossed 100 euros per megawatt‑hour on October 28, 2026, a first since 2022 - Middle East tensions and supply concerns are cited as factors of the increase - European gas stocks are lower than in the previous year **Differences** - The left focuses on the heating season and wholesale prices, while the centre stresses practical measures to reduce household bills - The centre explicitly mentions the 6.6% increase on November 1 and the six million households affected, a point absent from the left and right articles provided - The centre and right cite weak Qatari LNG exports and the blockage linked to the Iran war, while the left does not mention these causes in the provided excerpt ## Timeline (6 events) ### 24 October 2026 — [Gas prices increase by 6.6% on November 1](https://acturadar.com/en/events/16-gas-prices-increase-by-6-6-on-november-1.md) According to the French energy regulator CRE, gas prices are set to rise by 6.6% on November 1. This increase adds to other changes affecting household budgets. 4 sources, 5 articles · Nationwide ### 25 October 2026 — [Le coût du réseau de gaz pèse sur les foyers qui restent raccordés](https://acturadar.com/en/events/110-le-cout-du-reseau-de-gaz-pese-sur-les-foyers-qui-restent-raccordes.md) La baisse du nombre d'abonnés au gaz renchérit le coût du réseau pour les foyers qui restent raccordés. Cette évolution s'ajoute aux changements tarifaires attendus en novembre. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 27 October 2026 — [Les prix du pétrole et du gaz importés accélèrent fortement en septembre 2026](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1734-les-prix-du-petrole-et-du-gaz-importes-accelerent-fortement-en-septembre-2026.md) En septembre 2026, le prix du pétrole en euros progresse de 16,5 % sur un mois et celui du gaz de 21,2 %, selon les données publiées sur les prix des matières premières importées. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [European gas price reaches 100 euros per megawatt-hour](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2961-european-gas-price-reaches-100-euros-per-megawatt-hour.md) European gas prices crossed the 100-euro-per-megawatt-hour mark for the first time since 2022, a rise that weighs on energy prices in France. 14 sources, 16 articles · Nationwide ### 28 October 2026 — [L'Europe programme la fin du gaz russe en 2027, les prix flambent](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3204-l-europe-programme-la-fin-du-gaz-russe-en-2027-les-prix-flambent.md) L'arrêt total des importations de gaz russe est prévu en deux étapes, en janvier et septembre 2027. Les prix s'envolent, aggravés par le blocage du gaz qatari lié à la guerre en Iran. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 31 October 2026 — [Les importations de GNL russe dans l'UE à un niveau record avant leur interdiction](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5565-les-importations-de-gnl-russe-dans-l-ue-a-un-niveau-record-avant-leur.md) Les pays de l'Union européenne multiplient les achats de gaz naturel liquéfié russe à deux mois de l'interdiction complète prévue au 1er janvier, notamment sous l'effet de la guerre au Moyen-Orient. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Gas price: increase in France and Europe in autumn 2026”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/58-gas-price-increase-in-france-and-europe-in-autumn-2026 Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology