EU carbon prices retreat from one-month highs as market awaits 2026 allocations
European carbon prices recently pulled back after reaching a one-month peak due to low market liquidity and investor caution. The market is currently waiting for the European Commission to begin publishing progress reports on the distribution of free industrial allowances starting in September. Additionally, the UK has decided to delay its planned expansion of the Emissions Trading System to the waste sector, creating a potential point of divergence between the two regions.
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