Skip to main content

How much does the weather matter for energy commodities?

One of the strongest El-Niño’s on record has been largely to blame for the unusually mild winter weather recently. Indeed, last year was the warmest on record and February this year was the hottest ever recorded. In this Energy Watch we examine the impact of the recent unseasonably warm weather on natural gas, coal and oil consumption and prices.

Become a client to read more

This is premium content that requires an active Capital Economics subscription to view.

Already have an account?

You may already have access to this premium content as part of a paid subscription.

Sign in to read the content in full or get details of how you can access it

Register for free

Sign up for a free account to gain:

  • Unlock additional content
  • Register for Capital Economics events
  • Receive email updates and economist-curated newsletters
  • Request a free trial of our services


Get access