Why are Carbon Credits Prices so high?
30-09-2026 - Over the past month, the price of Carbon Credits (EUA ICE) has risen from €82.21 to €85.6 per ton of CO2, indicating either increased demand or decreased supply, possibly influenced by market dynamics and regulatory factors. The forecast predicts a slight increase to €86.44 per ton of CO2, a rise of €0.84 or 1.0% from the current price of €85.6, suggesting a stable trend with minimal risk in raw material pricing.
The forecast highlights upward pressure on raw material prices, primarily driven by technical data, with a €0.84 per ton CO2 impact. Significant contributors to this trend include the Futures Curve, accounting for €0.43, and Calendar Effects, contributing €0.35. All data types consistently support this trend.
Additionally, a survey by PwC UK involving over 180 members of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) reveals optimism among carbon market participants. They anticipate that global carbon prices will continue to rise in the short to medium term. This positive sentiment aligns with the forecasted upward trend in the ICE Carbon Credits market.
The forecast highlights upward pressure on raw material prices, primarily driven by technical data, with a €0.84 per ton CO2 impact. Significant contributors to this trend include the Futures Curve, accounting for €0.43, and Calendar Effects, contributing €0.35. All data types consistently support this trend.
Additionally, a survey by PwC UK involving over 180 members of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) reveals optimism among carbon market participants. They anticipate that global carbon prices will continue to rise in the short to medium term. This positive sentiment aligns with the forecasted upward trend in the ICE Carbon Credits market.
What is the current / spot price of Carbon Credits?
Carbon Credits Price Today
September 30, 2026
Current Price
85.6
What is the forecast for the price of Carbon Credits?
Carbon Credits Price Forecast
September 30, 2026
1 Month Forecast
86.44
1 Year Forecast
81.46
What are the short-term drivers of Carbon Credits prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is moderately bullish due to drivers such as: - The shape of the futures curve - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year - Baltic Dry Index - Long term price trends Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Short term price trends
What are the long-term drivers of Carbon Credits prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Long term price trends - Short term price trends Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - The shape of the futures curve - EWMA-based technical analysis - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year
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