# Gas price increases in France and Europe in autumn 2026 > On October 24, 2026, the CRE announced a 6.6% increase in gas prices on November 1, which adds to other changes affecting household budgets. On October 25, it was reported that the decline in the number of subscribers increases network costs for the remaining connected households. On October 27, data on imported raw material prices showed that in September 2026, the price of oil in euros rose by 16.5% over a month, and that of gas by 21.2%. On October 28, European gas prices crossed the 100-euro-per-megawatt-hour mark for the first time since 2022, weighing on energy prices in France. The same day, Europe scheduled a total halt to Russian gas imports in two phases, in January and September 2027, while prices soar, exacerbated by the blockage of Qatari gas linked to the war in Iran. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 5 events nationwide, followed from 24 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. 19 articles from 15 sources (economy); last updated on 28 October 2026 at 19:28. - Status: ongoing - Category: Economy - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 24 October 2026 at 10:40 - Updated: 28 October 2026 at 19:28 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/58-gas-price-increases-in-france-and-europe-in-autumn-2026 ## Reported figures - 200 euros - 182,88 € - 194,90 € - 100 euros le mégawattheure - 100 euros ## Coverage angles All sides report the crossing of the 100-euro-per-megawatt-hour mark on October 28, a first since 2022, but differ in their framing: the left frames it around the heating season and market levels, the center around the end of Russian gas and a plurality of causes, and the right around supply (Qatar, stocks). **Common ground** - European gas exceeded 100 euros per megawatt-hour on October 28, a first since 2022. - Middle East tensions and Qatari gas are cited among the factors for the rise. - European stocks are described as lower than a year earlier. **Differences** - The scheduled halt of Russian gas imports (January and September 2027) is highlighted by the center (Ouest-France) and absent from the left and right excerpts. - The 6.6% increase on November 1 and its impact on household budgets appear in the center (BFMTV/RMC), without being included in the left and right excerpts. - Detailed causes vary: the center cites low wind power generation (Sud Ouest) and precise stock filling figures (La Croix), while the right emphasizes weak Qatari LNG exports and stocks below 2025 levels. - The left frames the heating season and wholesale market levels without detailing the causes of the spike. ## Timeline (5 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. 3 sources, 4 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 — [The European gas price reached 100 euros per megawatt hour](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2961-the-european-gas-price-reached-100-euros-per-megawatt-hour.md) The European gas price exceeded for the first time since 2022 the threshold of 100 euros per megawatt hour, an increase that weighs on energy prices in France. 11 sources, 12 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 --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Gas price increases in France and Europe in autumn 2026”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/58-gas-price-increases-in-france-and-europe-in-autumn-2026 Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology