Europe’s Gas Prices Could Fall advance Next Year on Subdued Demand, Ample Inventories

European natural-gas prices are expected to refuse advance next year amid lackluster demand and above-average inventories despite a cold start to the winter across the continent, according to some analysts.

A wave of chilling temperatures has swept parts of Europe in recent days but did little to lift prices, with storage sites at comfortable levels after unusually mild weather over the fall delayed the start of the heating season and preserved stockpiles.