BERNSTEIN Utilities Daily – July 2nd

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BERNSTEIN Utilities Daily – July 2nd

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2 July 2026

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HEADLINES

FRANCE

• CRE presents the conclusions of its report on the future of gas networks through 2050 (CRE). The RAB of gas infrastructure

(excluding local distribution companies and LNG terminals) is expected to remain broadly stable in nominal terms by 2050 in the GR

scenario (€37bn, +7% vs. 2025), and to decline under the S3 (€31bn, -8% vs.