Since the beginning of 2026, the cost of gas in the European Union has increased 3.6 times, or 259.3%, making it the most expensive commodity on world markets, according to RIA Novosti. In second place is gas in Great Britain with an increase of 239.5%, and the first three were closed by liquefied natural gas in South Korea and Japan, which increased in price by 233.5%.

Since the beginning of 2026, the cost of gas in the European Union has increased 3.6 times, or 259.3%, making it the most expensive commodity on world markets, according to RIA Novosti. In second place is gas in Great Britain with an increase of 239.5%, and the first three were closed by liquefied natural gas in South Korea and Japan, which increased in price by 233.5%.