GERI
Global Energy Risk Index
52 / 100
ELEVATED1 day 5 · 7 day 5
Daily Geo-Energy Intelligence · Archive issue
EU Winter Gas: GERI 52 | Energy Risk Mar 18 — March 18, 2026
Bottom line. Global Energy Risk Index (GERI) is 52 (ELEVATED) on 2026-03-17. The brief covers 20 detected alerts; market observations and headlines describe different parts of energy risk.
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01 / Briefing
Key takeaways
- GERI: 52; 1-day change: 5.
- 20 alerts considered from 2026-03-17.
- Public intelligence is delayed by 24 hours; 5 market series are available.
02 / Indices
Three lenses on energy risk
GERI is public with a 24-hour delay. Regional index values are account-only; methodology stays open.
EERI
European Energy Risk Index
Locked index valueUnlock with free accountEGSI-M
Europe Gas Stress Index — Market/Transmission
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What markets priced
Daily snapshots with source dates. TTF is quoted in €/MWh; closed-market labels are shown as supplied.
TTF Gas
€51.19/MWh
+0.87%
Source date: 2026-03-17
VIX
22.37 points
-1.14 points
Source date: 2026-03-17
Brent Crude
$103.29/bbl
+1.39%
Source date: 2026-03-17
EUR/USD
1.1533 USD/EUR
+0.35%
Source date: 2026-03-17
EU Gas Storage
28.90%
+0.00 pp
Source date: 2026-03-17
04 / Event watch
Top risk events
Severity indicates potential impact; confidence indicates certainty in the signal.
| Event / region / detected | Severity | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Winter Gas Supply Risk: CRITICAL - Storage at 28.9% | 5 | 95.0% | Source not recorded |
| Iran escalates drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, raising Gulf supply risks - World Oil | 5 | 12.3% | Saudi Aramco & Saudi Oil |
05 / Analysis
Executive intelligence brief
Automated algorithm-generated analysis based on the stored signals. It is not presented as human-reviewed.
1. Executive risk snapshot
## EXECUTIVE RISK SNAPSHOT
Global risk tone remains elevated and rising, driven by critical EU winter gas supply concerns and escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions. EU gas storage at a precarious 28.9% heightens winter supply risk, while Iranian drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure threaten Gulf oil flows. These factors underpin upward pressure on energy prices and market volatility, despite a slight VIX decline. The combined energy and geopolitical risks suggest sustained market sensitivity to supply disruptions.
## BASIC ASSET MOVES
- Brent Crude: $103.29 (+1.39%)
- TTF Gas: €51.19 (+0.87%)
- VIX: 22.37 (-1.14%)
- EUR/USD: 1.1533 (+0.35%)
- EU Gas Storage: 28.9% (unchanged)
## GERI DIRECTION
GERI: 52 (+5) — Risk sentiment is rising moderately, reflecting increased concerns over energy security and geopolitical instability.
## SHORT WATCHLIST
- Monitor EU gas storage trends closely for further declines or replenishment ahead of winter.
- Track developments in Middle East tensions, specifically Iran-Saudi incidents, for potential escalation impacting oil supply.
Informational only. Not financial advice.
06 / Calibration
Yesterday’s call vs. what happened
Yesterday’s call vs. what happened
Yesterday’s call vs. recorded observations (retrospective)
Scenario: No numeric scenario call was stored · Probability:
Observed outcome: BRENT +3.07% between recorded quotes; TTF +0.87% between recorded quotes; GERI 47 → 52. These observations do not establish whether the scenario occurred or predictive skill.
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08 / Method
Evidence, method and limits
Currently monitored sources: 41 (directory snapshot; historical issue coverage was not recorded).
The digest is produced by an automated algorithm that processes stored risk indicators, market observations and event signals. The public version is delayed 24 hours; no human review is claimed here.
GERI methodology: Global Energy Risk Index. Related methods: European Energy Risk Index (EERI) and Europe Gas Stress Index – Market (EGSI-M).
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