Ten analysts surveyed by Reuters have slightly increased their price forecasts for the European carbon market this year compared with previous estimates. EU Allowances (EUAs) are now expected to average €92.65, up from €91.11 projected in October and €91.08 in July.
After reaching a June 2023 high of €93.80 two weeks ago, EUA Dec’26 carbon prices reversed course, sliding toward €80 last Friday—a three-month low—and closing the week with an 8% drop, the steepest weekly decline in two years.
After several failed attempts, EUAs finally broke through the €80 level last week, briefly reaching €82.41 — their highest since early February. However, following strong gains at the beginning of the week, the European carbon market surrendered much of those advances toward the end.
