ICE announced permanent expansion of European gas and power trading to 21 hours daily, more than doubling the previous window.
The Dutch TTF benchmark will open at 5:50 a.m. Singapore time, becoming the first major energy contract to start the global trading week.
European gas prices remain about 40% above pre‑conflict levels, exposing the market to heightened LNG price volatility from U.S. and Asian shifts.
Traders warn the longer session may strain staff and thin liquidity, potentially increasing price swings despite hopes of reducing gap‑opening volatility.