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February freeze could drain German gas storage, boost energy prices

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February 10, 2026

Forecasters warn a severe February freeze could drain German gas storage to single‑digit fills by April, triggering sharp gas and power spot-price spikes. A breaking polar vortex may unleash cold, windless conditions leaving supplies tight for the remainder of this winter and even next.

Reporting by Julia Demirdag, Montel News. 

Contributor: Robin Girmes - Founder & CEO, Energy Weather.