European natural gas prices are on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Fresh fighting in the region has heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions, bolstering bullish sentiment in energy markets. Investors are closely monitoring the situation as winter fuel inventories become a focal point of concern.

The ongoing conflict adds a layer of geopolitical risk that continues to drive prices higher, reflecting broader anxieties about energy security during the colder months ahead.