In the first week of the crisis, oil prices rose 28%, gas prices 67%, and electricity prices 20%.
65% confidence
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Omissions
No primary sources (official statistics from Eurostat, ECB or regulatory agencies) were found that confirm the exact figures for the first week
The Reuters source cites a 60% increase in gas prices since February 28, but does not specify the 'first week' period
No specific data was found regarding the 20% increase in electricity prices for the first week of the crisis
The available sources are journalistic (secondary) and not primary statistical sources
The sources were published between March 19 and 31, 2026, after the speech date (March 10), although the data they contain corresponds to the correct period (since February 28)
Sources
SecondaryReutersEuropean gas prices have increased by more than 60% since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran began on February 28
SecondaryEuronewsNatural gas prices in Europe have jumped by 60% since the start of the conflict
SecondaryAnadolu AgencyFrom Feb. 28 to March 26, in around 20 days, the price of gas in April futures contracts rose 89.4% from €31.5 ($36.2) per megawatt-hour
SecondaryXTB Market AnalysisAt one stage, the WTI price jumped nearly 30%, its largest daily price gain ever