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European carbon costs continue to rise despite reform
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26 June 2026: European carbon costs continue to rise despite reform
While oil and gas prices have recently fallen again, the European carbon price has been trending upward. In addition, the burden on companies is increasing due to the reduction in free allowances. This is unlikely to change when the EU adopts several changes to the emissions trading market in mid-July.
