Why are Carbon Credits Prices so high?
15-04-2026 - Over the past month, the price of Carbon Credits (EUA ICE) has risen from €67.83 to €73.55 per ton of CO2. This increase indicates a potential rise in demand or a decrease in supply, possibly driven by market dynamics and increased environmental regulatory pressures. However, the forecast suggests a decrease to €69.98 per ton of CO2, representing a 4.9% decline from the current price of €73.55 per ton. This anticipated downward trend highlights potential volatility in raw material pricing.
The forecast points to downward pressure on raw material prices, primarily influenced by technical data, with a combined impact of -€1.79 per ton of CO2. Key factors contributing to this trend include the Futures Curve, which accounts for -€1.43, and Trend Following, contributing -€0.53. All data types are consistent in indicating this downward trend.
Upon reviewing available sources, no external references were found to either support or contradict the forecasted decline in the ICE Carbon Credits market to €69.98 over the next month. Consequently, no additional insights or external opinions can be provided regarding this forecast at this time.
The forecast points to downward pressure on raw material prices, primarily influenced by technical data, with a combined impact of -€1.79 per ton of CO2. Key factors contributing to this trend include the Futures Curve, which accounts for -€1.43, and Trend Following, contributing -€0.53. All data types are consistent in indicating this downward trend.
Upon reviewing available sources, no external references were found to either support or contradict the forecasted decline in the ICE Carbon Credits market to €69.98 over the next month. Consequently, no additional insights or external opinions can be provided regarding this forecast at this time.
What is the current / spot price of Carbon Credits?
Carbon Credits Price Today
April 15, 2026
Current Price
73.55
What is the forecast for the price of Carbon Credits?
Carbon Credits Price Forecast
April 21, 2026
1 Month Forecast
69.98
1 Year Forecast
71.39
What are the short-term drivers of Carbon Credits prices?
Over the 1 Month horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - The shape of the futures curve - Short term price trends - China 300 Index Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Month horizon are: - Seasonality trends for the prediction week of year
What are the long-term drivers of Carbon Credits prices?
Over the 1 Year horizon the outlook is bearish due to drivers such as: - Short term price trends - EWMA-based technical analysis - Seasonality trends for the prediction month of year - Japan PMI Br(None) The top contrary drivers for the 1 Year horizon are: - The shape of the futures curve
Will the price of Carbon Credits go up?
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