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Why is the UK carbon price lower than the EU's?

Answer

A smaller, less liquid market with its own supply settings; UKA has mostly traded at a discount to EUA since 2021.

From our guide: EU vs UK Carbon Price 2026 — full context, charts and sources there.

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